HR Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a significant impact to the lives of young people? Join our small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust in this newly created role. You will help shape and strengthen HR practice across our schools, working closely with senior leaders and HR colleagues to deliver high-quality, pragmatic and people-focused support. Working as part of a supportive central HR team, you will play a key role in Trust growth, including supporting schools joining the Trust or accessing HR services through Service Level Agreements. This is a varied and rewarding role combining both strategic and operational responsibilities across a thriving school environment. You will bring strong HR generalist experience, including managing complex employee relations, alongside a sound knowledge of employment law and effective HR practice. You will be confident influencing others, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and a clear commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement. Experience within education is desirable but not essential. About us What makes The Arbib Education Trust one of the best places to work? 'It is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity’ Ofsted 2023 Shortlisted for Small MAT of the Year - MAT Excellence Awards 2026 A friendly and collaborative HR team including a Trust HR Director, HR Assistant & school-based colleagues Work across our popular and oversubscribed schools: The Langley Academy (secondary), The Langley Academy Primary & The Langley Heritage Primary, with additional schools expected to join HR expertise is valued - colleagues appreciate sharing skills & knowledge so that each of our students is provided with every opportunity to be the best they can be Our perks The wellbeing of all our colleagues really matter to us. Our wide-ranging staff benefits include: Ways to save - a world class defined-benefit pension, staff discounts from Vivup, access to private healthcare Work-life balance - Term-time working & bespoke flexible working scheme Enhanced funding for personal development - opportunity to study and develop your skills further Healthy body and mind- free on-site gym, cycle to work scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, wellbeing resources, social activities and Trust summer party Easy commute - free onsite parking, as well as excellent access to trains, buses and the Elizabeth Line For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, contact our HR Assistant kalsoom.azam@arbibeducationtrust.org The Arbib Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.