Interim Regional People Partner - till Aug 2027

This role partners with senior leaders across a portfolio of schools, providing expert HR support on employee relations, organisational change, TUPE, policy implementation and workforce planning. You'll act as a trusted advisor, coaching managers through complex people matters while helping to deliver key people initiatives across a multi-site education environment.

Client Details

We're partnering with a large national not-for-profit organisation to recruit an experienced Interim Regional People Partner to support a portfolio of schools across the North Midlands, Stoke and Runcorn regions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships and providing practical people solutions in a multi-site environment.

Description

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver expert HR support and advice
• Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters
• Support organisational change and TUPE projects
• Develop, review and interpret HR policies and procedures
• Coach and guide managers through a broad range of people issues
• Build strong relationships across a diverse portfolio of schools

Profile

• Proven HR Business Partner or People Partner experience
• Strong employee relations background with the ability to manage complex casework
• Experience supporting organisational change and TUPE activity
• Confident advising and influencing senior stakeholders
• Able to interpret policy and provide pragmatic, solution-focused guidance
• Experience within Education, NHS, Public Sector or Not-for-Profit environments would be highly advantageous

Job Offer

• £50,000 - £54,000 salary
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Predominantly home-based role
• Travel to sites 1-2 days per week initially, reducing as relationships are established
• Business travel reimbursed in line with Government mileage rates
• Free parking at sites

If you're an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a values-led organisation, I'd be delighted to hear from you.