Location: Co-op Academies Trust, 1 Angel Square, Manchester

Salary: £46,731– £50,788

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/12/2025) 

Interview Date: 06/02/2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our team supporting the central team and some allocated schools

You’ll be leading the HR function for the Trust’s Central Team and allocated academies, providing operational and strategic HR advice and support, and working in partnership with senior leaders and the wider central and academies team to drive school improvement. 

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you’ll be an active member of our wider Regional HR Manager team, working across our organisation as a whole to support casework, deliver training, shape our policies and procedures, and lead on HR workstreams. You’ll also line manage two central HR Advisors. 

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their HR experience in a friendly and supportive team. We’re a growing academy-trust, with co-operative values at the heart of everything we do. 

CIPD qualified (or equivalent), you must have depth and breadth of experience advising and delivering on a wide range of employee issues, including complex casework, absence management, and recruitment and retention. A pragmatic team-player with great organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive work forward on your own initiative, you’re able to build strong working relationships with, and influence the work of, others.

Some home working will be possible but your presence will be needed on a regular basis both in our Central Manchester office at 1 Angel Square and at your allocated academies. Building relationships and regular communication with Headteachers and leaders within the central team will be key to success in the role. Own transport is highly desirable, and a willingness to travel and work flexibly (with due notice) is essential.

Benefits

31 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid / flexible working available

CIPD membership fees paid

Local government pension scheme

Co-op staff discount and other benefits

24/7 Employee Support

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Closing date: 9am, Monday 03 February 2025

Interviews: Thursday 06 February 2025 - if you are not available on this date please indicate this on your application

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role please email ruth.agnew@coopacademies.co.uk (Chief Governance and People Officer)

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with appropriate childrens and/or adults barred list check if necessary. A person who is included in the childrens or adults barred list commits an offence if they engage in regulated activity from which they are barred.

We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion.Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.