Head of People Partnering and Advisory

Are you a senior HR leader ready to shape a truly strategic People function?

We're seeking a forward‑thinking Head of People Partnering and Advisory within the education sector to lead the transformation of our advisory approach - moving from reactive casework to a proactive, insight‑led HR partnering model that drives organisational performance.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead and develop a team of Strategic People Partners, embed workforce planning into leadership routines, and create the conditions for a more engaged, capable and stable workforce across the Trust.

What you'll lead and deliver:

• A Strategic Partnering Model - formalising consistent standards, routines and expectations while embedding proactive People support into organisational planning cycles.
• Workforce Planning & Organisational Design - ensuring people priorities are integrated into business planning, using data and insight to anticipate workforce needs and risks.
• Stronger, Stabilised Employee Relations - setting quality standards, improving case management discipline, driving early intervention and maintaining constructive Trade Union relationships.
• Leadership Capability - equipping leaders with the skills, confidence and tools to manage performance, wellbeing and inclusive practice.
• Culture, Inclusion & Engagement - accelerating work across equity, belonging and employee experience, creating environments where staff and pupils can thrive.
• People Strategy Contribution - acting as a senior adviser to Executive Leaders and driving continuous improvement across people policies, systems and processes.

What you'll bring:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent senior HR leadership experience
• Proven expertise in complex ER, including high‑risk and legal cases
• Experience leading organisational change and implementing new people partnering models
• Confidence influencing senior and executive leaders
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, ideally gained in a public or publicly funded setting

Desirable:
Experience in education or multi‑academy trust environments, leading inclusion initiatives, or coaching People teams and leaders.

If you're passionate about shaping a proactive People function, strengthening culture and capability, and enabling leaders to deliver their best - we'd love to hear from you.

✨ Apply now and help build a thriving, inclusive and future‑ready organisation.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.