Head of HR Operations

The 3 18 Education Trust, Shrewsbury, SY3 9PS

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £52,413.00 - £54,495.00 Annually (FTE) Increasing to £54,143 - £56,293 (pending October 2026 pay award). Flexible and hybrid working supported

Head of HR Operations job summary

Are you an influential leader ready to shape the future of our HR service? As Head of HR Operations, reporting to the Director of People, you will lead and continuously develop a high-performing HR service across our family of 14 schools, inspiring the team that delivers excellence for every colleague and every school.

Lead the future of HR services across our family of schools.

With around 900 staff across primary and secondary phases, our people are everything to us. As a strategic leader, you will champion the delivery of an exceptional, proactive HR service, driving innovation through systems, technology and service transformation. Partnering closely with school leaders, you will provide expert people solutions that inform key organisational decisions. Working alongside the Director of People, you will shape and deliver impactful initiatives that enhance employee experience, strengthen organisational culture and bring our People Strategy to life across every school.

Who we’re looking for

You are an ambitious, credible HR professional and ready to step up and lead. You bring sound employment law knowledge, the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders, and a track record of leading People projects and change from design through to delivery. Just as importantly, you have the vision and drive to shape the future of our HR function, with plans to strengthen the team through the appointment of a Senior HR People Partner and a further HR People Partner during 2026 and 2027.

Experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential - what matters most is your judgement, your energy, and your commitment to outstanding service.

For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Laura Taylor, Director of People: laura.taylor@318education.co.uk

What we can offer you:

Flexible and hybrid working and in addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit our Trust's Careers Page or our Trust Website.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer-facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online social media checks will be carried out on successful applicants.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The 3 18 Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The 3 18 Education Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-3-18-education-trust

The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Shrewsbury, dedicated to providing quality education for children aged 3 to 18. The Trust oversees several schools, offering a continuum of learning from early years through to sixth form education. Committed to celebrating academic excellence and holistic development, the Trust emphasises collaboration, innovation, and community engagement to ensure every student achieves their full potential. Our Vision is to ensure every individual is in a great school. For more details on our academies and trust, please visit The 3-18 Education Trust website.

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