HR Manager

Meridian Trust, formerly known as Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), is a values-led Trust and has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. It has always been our people and culture that has defined us. In an increasingly challenging educational landscape, we need to ensure we retain and develop our teams. We also need to make sure that all have a similarly excellent experience of working for us as this will only enhance our prospects of recruiting the very best going forward.

We are currently seeking an HR Manager to support Headteachers across several schools within the Trust, working within a central HR team. You will provide expert advice on all aspects of HR and manage complex case work. You will develop strong working relationships with senior leaders and colleagues and proactively support them.  In the first instance it is likely that the portfolio will consist of schools in the Cambridge area.  This will be a combination of Secondary and Primary schools and core Trust work too. 

The base location may be at the Meridian Trust HQ in Sawtry or may be based in a primary school depending on home location. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has HR experience including management of complex HR casework and advising managers. 

• Has CIPD Level 7 or willing to work towards this

• Is an outstanding communicator with experience of delivering excellent customer service and is able to develop effective working relationships. 

• Can work within a high paced environment as well as handle information and employee matters professionally and expediently.

Benefits:

Working with us brings with it a range of attractive benefits, including;

• Free on-site parking

• Eyecare vouchers

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff

• Cycle to work scheme

• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry

• Free tea and coffee making facilities

• Generous sick pay and annual leave

To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.cmatrust.co.uk 

For more information about the role please contact Sue Turnbull Head of HR: STurnbull@cmatrust.net 

Closing date for applications is 25th April 2022

Interviews are likely to take place on 9th May 2022

The Trust withhold the right to withdraw the advert and/or interview suitable candidates before the specified closing date.

Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS disclosure.

We are committed to diversity & inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Meridian Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We expect all adults who work for the Trust to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our students.