Senior HR Business Partner - Schools

CV-LibraryNottingham, NottinghamshiretemporaryPosted: 30 September 2026
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Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior HR Business Partner (Schools) to join Nottingham City Council on an initial 6 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage the HR Advisory service for maintained schools.

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Build strong relationships with Head Teachers, School Business Managers and Chairs of Governors.

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Provide advice and guidance on complex HR and employee relations matters, including sickness, grievance and disciplinary cases.

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Support senior recruitment, induction, performance management, succession planning, redeployment and redundancy.

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Lead and support employee relations projects and maintain effective Trade Union relationships.

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Support service redesign and organisational change while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Council policies.

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Provide strategic HR advice and support to senior leaders.

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Manage and develop a team of 1–6 HR Advisors.

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Deputise for the HR Business Lead when required.

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Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have:

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Extensive HR experience within a large and complex organisation.

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Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice.

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Experience providing technical HR advice to senior leaders.

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Experience managing complex employee relations and Trade Union negotiations.

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Experience working with different terms and conditions of employment.

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Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.

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Experience of leading and supporting organisational change.

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CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience.

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you

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