Regional People Partner

We are seeking a highly experienced Regional People Partner to partner with our schools in the areas of Epsom, Camberley, Lightwater, Sunbury and Sutton. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic People team within a successful Multi Academy Trust with a centralised core People function, integral to school improvement.

As part of a busy, expanding People Function, we can offer:

the opportunity to further develop your People skills and expertise

a uniquely varied role allowing you to work in a number of different school environments

flexibility and hybrid working, career development, CPD and excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations you will take responsibility for varied People casework, providing advice, coaching and support to school leaders on absence management, disciplinary, capability, grievance, restructuring, TUPE and other HR related matters. In addition, you will be involved in People Strategy project work and the delivery of training to school leaders.

You will be required to travel to our schools in your region and work alongside school leaders with People casework on “a need-to basis “in order to enable best outcomes for our schools. This is a hybrid role with flexibility . We are looking for someone to work 36 hours a week, term time plus two weeks (41 weeks).

As a busy People function there is an expectation that you can work flexibly to support with work in other regions and across the trust as required. You will also be expected to attend People function team meetings as required.

The successful candidate will:

Be Level 5 or above CIPD qualified or equivalent with significant generalist ER experience preferably in the Education sector

Be flexible and be able to manage a varied busy caseload taking a solution-focused pragmatic approach

Demonstrate a desire to continue to develop professionally

Be a team player with strong stakeholder management skills

Committed to enable the best outcomes for the children in our school

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular development discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

Our Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Flexible working options

Access to our highly competitive pensions scheme

Generous holiday allowance 26 days, rising to 28 days after two years (and then 30 days after 5 years)

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to a staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working model The Details

Hours: 36 hrs a week (41 weeks - Term time plus two weeks) Salary: £51,500 FTE Actual Salary: £46,755.21 Start Date: September 2026 Clo