HR Operations Lead

Are you a Chartered Member of the CIPD or working towards professional status and an experienced HR professional seeking the next step in your career?

This Trust HR Operations Lead is a new role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer to lead a team of two HR Business Partners and two HR Assistants who collaboratively will provide a proactive, efficient andeffective HR service to a circa of 500 staff members who service over 3,500 pupils across the Trust. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the HR People Team and the Trust are aware of and remain compliant with employment law, policies/procedures and HR best practice. They will be the lead advisor and coach to school leaders, managers and Trust Senior Leadership Team on workforce relations promoting effective communication, employee engagement and conflict resolution to support Trust strategy and foster and embed a healthy workplace culture. A strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices is essential, along with experience of safeguarding procedures and safer recruitment. Experience of working in a school would be advantageous, however, it is crucial that the candidate can evidence a strong business acumen which has added value and contributed to the success of an organisation. An ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, mentoring and communication skillsis a prerequisite along with the ability to be resilient in the face of challenges and remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be joining at a time of change and where they will have opportunities to streamline processes and develop, implement and embed HR projects/initiatives which will have a positive impact on the workforce, their development and growth as well as support their health and wellbeing.

Please click on the attachments section above for the specific job description for the role and find out further information about the Trust at www.secat.co.uk.

As part of SECAT, we offer our staff excellent CPD opportunities and support through our network of experienced professionals, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website (www.secat.co.uk).

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

The SECAT mission statement

We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our pupils who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school's individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.

'Building strong schools, building strong partnerships, building strong communities'

The Central Multi-Academy Trust Head Office is based at SECAT House, which is in the extensive grounds of Thorpedene Primary School. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and PA to the Executive Team, all work from SECAT House.

The Central Finance Team, the Central ICT Team, the Central Estates Team and the Central HR Team are all based in Shoeburyness High School .

Each school has a Local Academy Committee, to which the Trust Board delegate responsibilities.