Hr Business Partner

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Coventry, CV4 9WT

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  20 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2025

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: £33,699.00 - £39,862.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary: £29,922.74 - £35,477.92 Full time - 37 hours per week, part time may be considered

Hr Business Partner job summary

Base: Finham Park 2, Torrington Avenue (with some travel across Trust sites)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the HR team at Finham Park Multi Academy Trust — a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation employing over 800 staff across our family of schools. We are committed to providing a supportive, developmental and inclusive workplace for every colleague, ensuring our people can thrive and deliver world-class education for our students.

As an HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering proactive and people-focused HR solutions across the Trust. Working closely with the Head of HR and senior leadership teams, you will act as a trusted advisor — guiding managers through complex employee relations issues, supporting workforce planning and resourcing strategies, and driving positive change through people-focused projects and initiatives.

This is a truly varied and rewarding role, offering the chance to use and develop your HR expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team, working alongside one other HR Business Partner and two HR Administrators. We work collaboratively as a team and every day brings new opportunities to make an impact, contribute ideas, and shape the way HR supports our schools and staff.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has solid experience in employee relations, change management and HR best practice
• Can coach and mentor others, particularly in ER case management
• Brings confidence, integrity and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced, people-centred environment
• Communicates effectively, building trust and credibility quickly
• Is passionate about people management and driving positive change via people management projects
• Is CIPD qualified, level 5 or above

In return, we offer a supportive and ambitious working environment that values innovation, professional development, and the impact that great HR can have on school communities. You’ll receive a comprehensive induction, opportunities for continued professional growth, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Trust’s success and culture.

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

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 Finham Park Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Finham Park Multi Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finham-park-multi-academy-trust

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