People Partner
The Francis Holland Schools' Trust
Westminster
- New
- Salary:
- £50,000 - £60,000 + 13.5% pension contribution, 30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- c. March (negotiable)
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
About this role
We're seeking an experienced HR Professional to join our team on a maternity cover basis as our next People Partner. This is your chance to step into a generalist HR role where no two days are the same, and your ideas and expertise can help shape the future of the Trust.
What you’ll be doing
As our People Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our people agenda. Your responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with managers to provide expert advice on HR policies, processes, and best practices.
- Supporting talent acquisition, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.
- Championing our culture and values, ensuring an inclusive and engaging workplace.
- Leading employee relations cases with confidence and care.
- Driving initiatives around performance management, absence management and employee engagement.
- Contributing to strategic projects that align with our goals.
What makes you our ideal candidate?
You’re not just an HR professional – you’re a people enthusiast! To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role, with a track record of success in fast-paced environments.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
- A solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
- Passion for creating a positive employee experience and fostering a high-performance culture.
- CIPD qualification (or working towards it) is a plus!
What's in it for you?
- The Trust offers a Stakeholder Pension Scheme, with salary sacrifice, through Aviva. It has generous employer contribution levels of 13.5%, subject to employee contribution.
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays and a notional week at Christmas.
- Wellbeing Scheme, including employee assistance scheme and access to 24/7 GP appointments.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life Cover.
- Free school lunch during term time.
- Interest free travel and computer purchase loans.
- The Francis Holland Schools Rewards Hub, offering a vast range of retail and entertainment discounts.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay.
- 50% fee remission for own daughters.
- Outstanding professional development opportunities.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ben Taylor, Director of People by email: peopleteam@fhst.org.uk
For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button to be taken to our careers portal.
Closing date: 8:00am on 31st January 2025.
About The Francis Holland Schools' Trust
- The Francis Holland Schools' Trust
- 35 Bourne Street
- London
- SW1W 8JF
- United Kingdom
Francis Holland Schools Trust comprises three leading independent girls' schools in three central London locations. Francis Holland, Regent's Park, was founded in 1878 and is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18 situated next to Regent's Park. Francis Holland, Sloane Square, founded just three years later in 1881, is an academically selective independent day school for girls aged 11-18 in the heart of Belgravia. In September 2024, Francis Holland Junior School will relocate to an iconic Victorian Grade II listed building, just off the King's Road, and will become Francis Holland Preparatory School for girls aged 4-11.
Now with 1,300 girls across its three schools and 220 teaching staff, the Trust provides financial stability through a shared Bursary and a Board of Governors known as The Council. There is a close working relationship between the Chair of Governors, the school Heads, and the Chief Operating Officer to ensure a dynamic, smooth-running organization. The Trust, however, recognises the different character of each school, and great value is placed on the autonomy each Head has over their school in terms of staffing, curriculum, uniform, and culture.
The outstanding achievements of the schools within the Trust have ensured a unique position and reputation within the British independent school sector, and the continued success of Francis Holland Schools is assured through our academic results, strong growth, and continued development.
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