Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsMake a real impact in a varied, senior People Partner role.Enjoy hybrid working, excellent benefits and regional autonomy.About Our ClientThe client is a large, well-established education organisation supporting a diverse network of schools across England. It's a values-led organisation with a collaborative People function, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and make a real impact across a varied regional portfolio.Job DescriptionPartner with Principals and senior leaders across a regional portfolio of schools, providing expert and pragmatic HR advice.Lead on complex employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, quickly understanding their needs and providing practical people solutions.Coach and support managers to confidently handle people matters in line with employment law, policy and best practice.Work closely with Trade Union representatives, supporting positive relationships and the resolution of employee relations matters.Support organisational change, restructures and cultural change, providing appropriate HR guidance throughout.Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and ways of working.Use people data and HR trends to identify risks, challenges and opportunities for improvement across the region.Work collaboratively with school-based HR leads and the wider People team, sharing knowledge and building HR capability.Operate autonomously across a multi-site regional environment, balancing remote support with regular travel to schools and building strong relationships on site.The Successful ApplicantA successful Interim Regional People Partner should have:Strong experience operating at HR Business Partner, People Partner or senior HR advisory level.Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework from start to finish.Excellent knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and best practice.Confidence advising, influencing and constructively challenging senior leaders and managers.Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.Previous experience within the education or wider public sector, ideally within a unionised environment.Experience building effective relationships and working collaboratively with Trade Union representatives.Strong experience supporting organisational change, restructures and consultation processes.The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and hit the ground running in an interim role.CIPD qualification or equivalent experience, alongside excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.What's on OfferSalary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.Fixed-term contract until August 2027, offering the opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the education sector.Hybrid working, with regular travel to sites across the North West and Midlands. Travel expenses are covered in line with the organisation's expenses policy.30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and additional benefits.If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.ContactEllie TaylorQuote job refJN-092026-7101932Phone number+441618286221Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHR Business PartnerSectorNot For ProfitWhereNorth West EnglandContract typeInterimConsultant nameEllie TaylorConsultant phone+441618286221Job referenceJN-092026-7101932
