HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner £34,000 - £39,000 (dependent on experience) Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week 30 days holidays (plus Bank Holidays) and office closure at Christmas Flexible, Hybrid Working following successful period of probation Free onsite parking when working at One Education offices Based in Manchester travel to schools across Greater Manchester Flexible working patterns can be considered Based in Manchester, One Education is one of the largest education support companies in England.

Due to both successful engagement with new schools in new locations and internal promotion within our HR structure, we currently have an opportunity for a suitably qualified, highly motivated and experienced HR Business Partner to join our expanding HR & People Team.

We provide high quality, specialist pupil facing and management services to schools and academies.

The team provide advice and practical support to schools and academies on a range of people management matters; staff conduct, attendance, grievance, capability, terms & conditions, contracts, restructures and all HR matters.

In addition, we provide bespoke training and guidance to schools and academies on matters such as Equality & Diversity, Wellbeing, Mediation, Policy review, Job Evaluation, GDPR, Governance and matters relating to Safeguarding.

We also advise and provide support to schools on emergencies and critical incidents.

We value our people highly and invest in their professional development and wellbeing.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and have an active equality and diversity group.

If you are interested in helping Headteachers and Principals with challenging management issues and: have excellent inter-personal skills; can juggle the roles of investigator, advisor, advocate, conciliator and manager; can manage a busy caseload; then we would love to hear from you.

With the flexibility to manage your own diary and appointments, hybrid working, which includes time in the office, out in schools and at home, and excellent opportunities for sharing best practice across a team of professionals, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Whilst experience of working in Education would be an advantage, it is not essential and full training will be available to the right candidate.

All we ask is that you are Qualified to Level 2 in maths and English and have experience of working in a busy HR environment.

Having a CIPD qualification would be desirable.

As the role requires travel within Greater Manchester, you will need to have a full driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Why work for One Education?

We are one of the biggest educational support companies in the North of England delivering a full range of services to schools and other agencies. We are at the forefront of creative practice and take pride in our diversity of practice including IT, HR, Educational Psychology, Finance, Safeguarding and Payroll to name a few.

Our website  will inform you of the full range of services we offer.

We work from a modern, vibrant office with good transport links and free parking close by.

What do we care about?

The schools, services and the children and young people we support;
Our ethos, values and principles that underpin our work;
Our people their interests, passions and well-being are truly acknowledged and supported.

What is our commitment to you?

Excellent management and support, professional development opportunities in line with service and individual needs, flexible working, access to excellent IT equipment/resources, a generous holiday allowance and competitive salary.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to  If you are invited to interview, you will be required to answer specific Safer Recruitment Questions in advance of the interview.

For further detail please visit our website at  to access the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 30 th January 2026 Interviews: 2 nd or 4 th February 2026. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.