HR Manager

Mersey View Learning Trust, Liverpool, L22 5PL

14 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 June 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
Pay scale: NJC Band K, Point 41

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive, people-focused and highly organised Trust HR Manager to join our central team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape HR practice across our Trust, supporting school leaders and staff while driving forward key strategic projects.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

Lead on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management
Support Headteachers and leadership teams with expert HR advice and guidance
Oversee safer recruitment processes and ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements
Manage and develop HR systems, policies and procedures across the Trust
Lead on major HR projects including restructures, TUPE processes and job evaluation
Help foster a positive, inclusive and supportive culture for all staff.

What the school offers its staff

A supportive and collaborative Trust environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of our schools and workforce
A role where no two days are the same
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a range of other benefits.

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.

We are seeking someone who:

Has significant HR experience, ideally within education or a complex organisation
Holds (or is working towards) CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience
Has strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Is confident managing sensitive and complex casework
Can build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading change and improvement.

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.