Aldridge Education Hiring for HR Partner (x 2 posts) Job at London, England , UK Full Time

Human Resource (HR) Partner – London and Brighton (x2 posts)

Aldridge Education Information

Aldridge Education is a charitable trust whose entrepreneurial community schools help young people to reach their potential.

We support our Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at primary, secondary and sixth- form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.

Aldridge Education was established as a national multi-academy trust by the Aldridge Foundation in 2016, taking over responsibility from the Foundation for its family of non-selective academy schools and colleges, some of which are part of the multi-academy trust whilst others are currently independent Trusts sponsored by Aldridge Education.

Sir Rod Aldridge launched the Aldridge Foundation in 2006 after retiring from Capita Plc, the business he set up and which became one of this country’s most successful companies. Our shared belief is that by introducing young people to, and helping develop in them, the core attributes of entrepreneurship, we can provide context and relevance to their learning, foster creativity, passion, determination, risk taking, problem solving and teamwork. These characteristics help our students achieve in their education and acquire further vital skills for adult life.

For more information, please view our website: www.aldridgeeducation.org

Role: Contract: Location:

Human Resource Partner (x2) Full-time, 52 weeks, permanent Central Team

Dukes, Tottenham and BACA, Brighton

(Dukes and BACA)

Aldridge Education is a charitable trust whose entrepreneurial community schools help young people to reach their potential.We support our Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of our students.

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Partner (HR Manager equivalent) to join a small but supportive

HR team. The incumbent must be able to work within the Trusts operating norms and demonstrate them at all times.

This role is a consistently busy hands-on operational position and will be a mixture of onsite and homebased working with national travel for Human Resources Away Days which occur approximately every half term.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE RECRUITING FOR 2 x POSTS

1 based at our Dukes site in Tottenham and 1 based at our BACA Site in Brighton

For further details about this position please find our recruitment pack attached.

Aldridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced

Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please apply via the Trust’s People HR Applicant Tracking System by the closing date: FRIDAY 6th JANUARY 2023 .The link can be found on the attached and on our Aldridge Education Website. Please complete the application form and provide a covering letter that demonstrates how your experience and skills make you suitable for the position

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint prior to the closure date.

Overall purpose of the role

This post is located within the central team of the Trust. They will report to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and uphold the visions and missions of the Trust. Successful candidates for this role must have experience of working with trade unions, change management and a strong employee relations background. Partners will have either a sole or shared HR administration support but must be suitable for working in a stand-alone environment in a HR function that has not yet reached maturity.

Whilst this role is a partnering position due to the nature of the environment there may often be high administration content which the partner will be required to support on.

The postholder will work in partnership with Principals and school leaders and those responsible for HR matters. Successful candidates are expected to be on site when required and build relationships with key stakeholders within the school.

Job description

Key Duties of the role

The following responsibilities pertain to the date of issue of this Job Description and may require amendment overtime, by agreement between employer and employee:

Purpose:

To provide proactive HR support as part of a national HR team.

To work closely with the Chief People Officer, the Principal and other key stakeholders to provide full generalist support to the

Academy and to implement and embed national initiatives as directed by the Chief People Officer.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Provide on-site and remote, proactive support and undertake case management work for the Academy
• To provide additional support to the wider HR team as a whole when necessary
• Provide appropriate advice and guidance to the Academy, ensuring that advice is in line with Trust policies and best practice.
• Ensure that Trust policies are adhered to by the Academy
• Investigate employee complaints and grievances and recommend corrective actions.
• Undertake HR induction for all new starters
• Robustly manage the Academy SCR (overall accountability will be held by the Chief People Officer). Escalate causes for concern to the

Chief People Officer.

• Maintain administrative oversight of key employment information and records including; o PeopleHR o New hire o Leavers o Benefits o Payroll o Sick Leave o Pay process o Appraisal process and training needs analysis
• Conduct exit interviews and off-boarding procedures, analysing information gathered in these processes to help develop retention strategies and reduce turnover.
• Oversee employment needs and /or programmes that support staffing, such as managing temporary employees, alternative work schedules etc.
• Liaise with appropriate stakeholders on the various activities associated with recruiting, o Management of the ATS o Employee requisitions o Job descriptions o Job postings o Candidate sourcing and screening o Job offers
• Provide coaching and guidance to management and employees in dealing with employment related issues and / or concerns. Escalation of sensitive or more complex cases to the Chief People Officer
• Ensure that the Academy is kept updated on current legal requirements and guidance.
• Support the Chief People Officer in driving the performance management process and provide coaching to line managers to ensure the continuous development of employees.

Other Responsibilities:

Operating at all times within the stated policies and practices of Aldridge Education and its schools.

Abiding by and practicing the Aldridge Education Operating norms:

• We are Aldridge
• The standard is excellence
• Our people matter
• We’re in the work together
• Character is key
• We lead by example
• Every moment matters

Equal Opportunities:

• To know and adhere to the Aldridge Education equal opportunities policy and equalities legislation and implement in relation to job responsibilities in employment and service delivery.

Job description

Health and Safety:

• To take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and any other person(s) who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work, in accordance with the Health &

Safety legislation.

• To co-operate with Aldridge Education insofar as is necessary to enable it to comply with its duties under relevant health and safety legislation.

Safeguarding of Children Young people and Vulnerable

Adults:

To be aware of and work in accordance with the Aldridge

Education safeguarding child protection policies and procedures in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to raise any concerns relating to such procedures which may be noted during the course of duty.

The post holder will be required to have a valid Enhanced

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and be part of the DBS Update Service.

How to apply

Our aim is to ensure that we recruit the right person for the job. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, ethnicity, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.

Applications:

Please apply via the Trust’s People HR Applicant Tracking System. The link can be found attached and on our Aldridge Education Website. Please complete the application form and provide a covering letter that demonstrates how your experience and skills make you suitable for the position.

Shortlisting:

We assess all applications against the person specification criteria using the evidence you provide in your application. This is done by a panel of senior staff. We carefully check all applications for anomalies.

Candidates:

Candidates who best meet the person specification will be invited to interview. Interviews and associated assessment activities will be conducted on Wednesday 11th January 2023. Our successful candidate will join us as soon as possible.

References:

We request references for all candidates who are invited to interview. Please inform us if we should not contact your referees before interview. Your first referee should be your current or last employer.

Interview Process:

The interview will consist of assessment activities and a formal interview. These are designed to allow you to demonstrate your skills and abilities. You will be asked to bring proof of qualifications and identity on the day.

Final Selection:

Following the assessment activities and formal interview, we will use the person specification as a guide to select the most suitable candidate for our Trust. We will then telephone each candidate to inform them of the outcome. We will give brief feedback during this telephone conversation.

Offer of Employment:

We will make a verbal offer of employment by telephone within 48 hours of the interview and this will be confirmed in writing.

Any offer is made subject to:

• References satisfactory to us
• A satisfactory DBS check
• Provision of proof of identity and qualifications

Probationary Period:

The post is subject to a six-month probationary period. On successful completion of probation, the post will become permanent.

Timeline:

Closing date: Friday 6th January 20223

Interview: on an ongoing basis or on Wednesday 11th January 2023 (via Teams)

APPLY

If you would like to apply for this role please complete the application form in full online via the Trust’s People HR Applicant Tracking System

PLEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FOR THE SITE YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR:

London Site (Tottenham): Applicant Link

Direct application URL : https://aldridgeeducation.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=8f81520d-9eef-4f3b-9313-9ecfedc4ed00

Brighton Site: Applicant Link

Direct application URL : https://aldridgeeducation.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=b48d9296-c16c-4488-809f-93fbbeb32711

If you are flexible for either site please make a note on your application

ONLY APPLICATONS MADE VIA THE ATS CAN BE ACCEPTED

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CIPD (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

Reference ID: HRBP