HR Manager
The Kite Academy Trust, Ash Vale, GU12 5PX8 days remaining to apply
Closing date
14 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 August 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
- £40,292.00 - £55,473.00 Annually (Actual)
HR Manager job summary
At The Kite Academy Trust, our mission, vision and values are at the heart of everything we do. Through collaboration, shared expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, we create the conditions for both our pupils and our people to flourish. If you are an ambitious HR leader looking for a role where you can make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
The Role:
Supporting a workforce of approximately 300 colleagues across our schools and central services, this is a significant leadership opportunity for an accomplished HR professional who is passionate about people, culture and organisational excellence. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust's people strategy, ensuring our staff are well supported to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils.
The HR Manager will lead and develop the HR Business Services Team, driving high standards of service delivery across the full employee lifecycle. They will provide expert professional advice to leaders and managers, oversee complex employee relations matters, champion best practice and ensure the Trust remains an employer of choice within the education sector.
We are looking for a confident, credible and experienced HR professional with a proven track record of leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering excellent outcomes within a complex organisation. This role offers a rare opportunity to have a genuine strategic impact while remaining closely connected to the people and culture that make our Trust successful.
Key responsibilities will involve:
Working as a strategic and hands-on HR Manager, driving business performance through compliant people practices and implement people plans that align with the Trust Remarkable People strategic aim.
Supporting the HR team, providing leadership, coaching and guidance where appropriate.
Researching, designing, implementing and reviewing a range of HR policies procedures and initiatives, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
Providing expert advice to managers on employee relations matters.
Developing close working relationships internally and externally to enable a culture of collaboration.
Partner with leaders to address workforce challenges, including attendance, conduct and performance.
Contributing to initiatives that improve employee engagement and wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who:
Has CIPD membership or equivalent experience.
Has experience as a HR/People Manager or similar in education or the public sector.
Has strong working knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation.
Has a strong understanding across a broad spectrum of HR specialisms and functions (recruitment, reward, employee relations, performance management).
Has a strong understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection.
Has experience of embedding robust end-to-end people processes.
Has experience of using data and insight to communicate and influence decision-making within an organisation.
Can demonstrate a commitment to the vision and values of our Trust.
Has experiencing managing a small team.
Can demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusive practices.
Has experience supporting projects or business change activity.
Is a strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
In return we will offer you:
A Trust which is committed to continuously improving colleague wellbeing;
Regular support in your role as well as training opportunities;
An incredible range of employee benefits (including retailer savings and discounts!);
24 days annual leave (increasing to 28 after 5 years of service);
Workplace pension through LGPS.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and social media check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Kite Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
The Kite Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed in October 2015 with a shared aim of providing the very best for all of our children, families and staff. Our Trust is built around our shared vision - to be a first class, inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking family of local academies. Collaboration at every level, across the Trust, is a vital element in our continuing success. We are a Trust with our vision and values at the heart of all that do, and whilst our schools have their own distinct identities, we believe that by working collaboratively as one Trust wide team, we are uniquely placed to create an incredible education offer for the children of The Kite Academy Trust.
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