Senior Schools HR Business Partner

Senior Schools HR Business Partner
Initial 3–6 month contract
Start ASAP
£450–£500 per day (Umbrella) – scope for negotiation DEO
Midlands Local Authority- Hybrid working pattern

CVs are being reviewed immediately, with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 30th March.

If you’re an experienced Senior Schools HR Business Partner who thrives in fast‑moving, complex environments, this is an opportunity you’ll want to move quickly on. Are you ready to step into a role where your expertise genuinely shapes the workforce of tomorrow?

As a Senior Schools HR Business Partner, you will be the driving force behind a high‑quality HR advisory offer, working closely with senior leaders across the local authority, school stakeholders, and governance groups. You’ll operate with autonomy, influence strategic decisions, and support organisational transformation that directly improves outcomes for staff and students.

You’ll report into the HR Business Lead and take responsibility for leading and developing HR Advisors (1–6 depending on demand), delivering an exceptional service that aligns with evolving workforce needs. With significant visibility and influence, you’ll support senior recruitment, workforce strategy, organisational redesign and complex ER casework — all while championing the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda across the organisation.

Your Role as Senior Schools HR Business Partner:

• Strategic HR Leadership – drive the HR/EDI agenda and provide expert guidance to leaders.
• Workforce Planning – shape a sustainable, future‑ready workforce across varied stakeholder groups.
• Service Delivery – oversee HR advisory services, ensuring high‑quality, compliant and value‑added support.
• Complex Case Management – lead on ER, conflict resolution and risk‑balanced decision‑making.
• Change & Transformation – enable organisational redesign and embed modern HR practice.

Your Previous Experience as Senior Schools HR Business Partner:

• Extensive HR/EDI Knowledge – strong understanding of legislation, case law and best practice.
• Stakeholder Influence – proven ability to navigate senior leaders, trade unions and external partners.
• Leadership & Coaching – experience motivating, developing and guiding HR colleagues.
• Change Management Expertise – skilled at leading organisational change and delivering sustainable HR solutions, preferably within a local authority setting
• EDI Championing – evidence of driving inclusion and improving workforce outcomes

If this Senior Schools HR Business Partner opportunity aligns with your experience or you know someone who would excel, please get in touch today or apply immediately.

We also offer a senior referral scheme for successful placements, so feel free to share within your network.

Our clients are committed to building an inclusive workforce. Recruitment decisions are based on experience, skills and potential. Reasonable adjustments will always be supported throughout the process.

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