Regional People PartnerEDV​/OAT

Regional People Partner

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Remote working role supporting schools in the East of England, requiring residence within easy travel distance of Norwich, Ipswich, and other Eastern coastal regions.

We are looking for a confident, organised, and reliable HR leader to deliver a proactive, expert and professional HR service to a group of academies, as well as work with the people partnering team on a range of HR projects.

You will lead on employee relations issues and casework, ensuring they are resolved at the earliest opportunity and in the best way for staff and the organisation. You’ll support organisational and cultural change to align with the organisational strategy, including TUPE transfers. Working closely with defined client groups and Trust central teams, you will undertake people planning and strategic people partnering to deliver our strategy.

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach and are our greatest asset.

• Strong generalist HR experience within a multi‑academy trust, education or public sector.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience, with willingness to develop further.
• Experience managing complex casework and high‑level employee relations issues, able to handle multiple streams and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice; familiarity with Green Book and Burgundy Book frameworks.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate effectively to provide advice and guidance.

Passion for making a difference and readiness to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
• Generous pension and life cover
• Health and well‑being programmes, including counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline
• Cycle to work scheme
• Automatic pay progression
• Flexible working arrangements

Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our recruitment team at recr Apply before the closing date advertised; early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the ROA 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 can be found here:

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