Astrea Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity in the central team here at Astrea to join our Multi Academy Trust.

We are seeking an HR Manager to lead and guide our advisory and partnering team in delivering for our 26 academies and central teams. The postholder will be based at the Quadrant, Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, S9 1WA with travel required across our academies (South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire) as and when necessary.

This role is not fully remote however we recognise the benefits for our people in offering a hybrid approach, therefore working from home is supported with the team typically working from home one day week.

This role reports to the Head of People, working alongside our Recruitment HR Manager and Payroll and Special Projects HR Manager.

What we are looking for as an overview:

• An experienced team manager with demonstratable experience of leading a HR advisory team in provide expert advice to our academies and to our people.
• You will need to be able to evidence demonstrable experience of managing casework and employment law knowledge. You will be required to undertake complex case work as required, both coaching and mentoring others through this process as part of our commitment to learning and development.
• You must be able to provide advice and expertise related to employee terms and conditions to stakeholders, remaining appraised of case law and legislation. Being a trusted advisor: supporting the SLT on all things staffing and HR, guiding them through employee relations and employment law.
• Demonstrable experience of how you have contributed to the development and implementation of a range of people initiatives in line with the people strategies, in order to develop the Astrea as an employer of choice.
• You will need to support and contribute to the people team and strategic initiatives in creating happy, thriving teams, addressing challenges and capitalising on opportunities.
• You will need proven experience of working with Trade Unions, developing collaborative and constructive industrial relations. You must be able to hold high level negotiations, supporting the Head of People and Executive Board with the organisation of meetings, decision making and policy management.

A full job description is included. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria set out in our candidate pack but feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please consider applying. If you would like to speak to us about this opportunity please contact Kelly Kirk - Talent and Development Manager - kelly.kirk@astreaacademytrust.org

Provisional interview date is Friday the 16th of February 2024. You may be required to submit a presentation and case study, which will be provided in advance to you.

Here at Astrea Academy Trust we know that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and building our culture of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Astrea’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and men.

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, and can be discussed in more detail at interview.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.