HR Business Partner

Please note the employer for this position is The QUEST Trust, not Wigan Council

QUEST Trust

682 Atherton Road

Hindley Green

Wigan

37 hours per week, Full Year

Required for as soon as possible

Join QUEST Academy Trust MAT Central Team

QUEST Academy Trust is a successful and vibrant organisation committed to providing a caring and thoughtful quality of education across our family of schools within the Northwest region. Established in 2014, we proudly oversee five Good Schools, including four primary schools, nursery settings with before and after school club provisions, and the University Collegiate School, Bolton, offering secondary and sixth form education.

Educating over 1700 children and young people, each of our schools is recognised individually, with its own legacy and history, all focused on meeting the educational needs of its children and community. As part of the QUEST family, you will be joining a forward-thinking Trust dedicated to excellence, wellbeing, and continuous professional development.

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Business Partner to join our MAT Central Team. This pivotal role will support our senior leaders and ensure our HR policies and practises are compliant, effective, and aligned with the latest employee legislation. You will play a key role in recruitment, casework support, and absence management, helping to foster a supportive and high‑performing working environment across the Trust.

• Develop and maintain new and existing HR policies ensuring compliance with current employment legislation.
• Lead and manage recruitment processes across the Trust.
• Provide expert HR advice and support to senior leaders, including casework management.
• Oversee absence management, ensuring consistent and effective procedures.
• Contribute to the development of a positive and supportive working culture.

• Proven experience in HR, preferably within an education setting.
• Strong knowledge of current employment law and HR best practises.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with complex HR matters.
• Ability to manage recruitment processes effectively.
• Skilled in absence management and employee relations.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Commitment to the Trust’s values and ethos.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.

QUEST Grade H NJC 29-34

• Wellness Day & Additional Leave – We prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated wellness days and extra leave.
• Family Friendly Policies – Supporting a healthy work‑life balance.
• Supportive Staff – Work within a collaborative and caring team environment.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) – We invest in your growth and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a successful Trust that values its people and promotes a culture of care and excellence.

Apply now to become a valued member of QUEST Academy Trust and help us continue to provide outstanding education and support across our schools.

If you wish to discuss the role in further detail please contact Tonianne Hewitt (CFO)  /

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