Interim Regional People Partner - till Aug 2027

Stoke on Trent Interim £50,000 - £54,000 per year View Job Description
This role partners with senior leaders across a portfolio of schools, providing expert HR support on employee relations, organisational change, TUPE, policy implementation and workforce planning. You'll act as a trusted advisor, coaching managers through complex people matters while helping to deliver key people initiatives across a multi-site education environment.
  • Make a real impact within a values-driven organisation
  • Excellent benefits and a contract through to August 2027

About Our Client



We're partnering with a large national not-for-profit organisation to recruit an experienced Interim Regional People Partner to support a portfolio of schools across the North Midlands, Stoke and Runcorn regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and providing practical people solutions in a multi-site environment.

Job Description

  • Partner with senior leaders to deliver expert HR support and advice
  • Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters
  • Support organisational change and TUPE projects
  • Develop, review and interpret HR policies and procedures
  • Coach and guide managers through a broad range of people issues
  • Build strong relationships across a diverse portfolio of schools



The Successful Applicant

  • Proven HR Business Partner or People Partner experience
  • Strong employee relations background with the ability to manage complex casework
  • Experience supporting organisational change and TUPE activity
  • Confident advising and influencing senior stakeholders
  • Able to interpret policy and provide pragmatic, solution-focused guidance
  • Experience within Education, NHS, Public Sector or Not-for-Profit environments would be highly advantageous



What's on Offer

  • £50,000 - £54,000 salary
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Predominantly home-based role
  • Travel to sites 1-2 days per week initially, reducing as relationships are established
  • Business travel reimbursed in line with Government mileage rates
  • Free parking at sites



If you're an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a values-led organisation, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Contact
Naima Hussain
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7101932
Phone number
+44 121 230 9366

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Business Partner
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Stoke on Trent
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Naima Hussain
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9366
Job reference
JN-092026-7101932