Assistant People Business Partner

at  Avanti Schools Trust

School
Avanti Schools Trust
Location
Stanmore, Greater London
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Contract Length
12 months’
Salary
Grade 10, £44,120 - £48,308 per annum
Posted
23rd January 2025
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
29th January 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Job ID
1463393
Job Reference
171
Start Date

As Soon As Possible

• Contract Type :Fixed term contract
• Contract Length: 12 months’
• Job ID: 1463393

Please note: This role is fixed term for 12 months, with a possibility of extension. We are seeking candidates who are available to start immediately

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Previous experience working at HR generalist role
• Experience of supporting managers in all areas of people matters including employment offers, people policies, performance improvement, disciplinary & grievance, absence & sickness, variation of terms, termination of employment and recruitment, etc
• Experience of working in a fast-paced HR team, providing first-level advice on HR policies and procedures, employment law and employee relations issues
• Experience of developing/updating policies with changes in employment legislation
  Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

ABOUT US AND THE ROLE

Are you ready to drive positive change in education?
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Assistant People Business Partner to join our multi-academy trust.
In this exciting role, you will partner with management to support the People Business Partner in delivering a high-quality business partnering service to your schools/areas. This role will support in delivering strategic people solutions, supporting cultural transformation, and leading key projects that enhance staff engagement and wellbeing.
At Avanti we take a value-based, empathetic, pragmatic and, above all, a ‘human’ approach to people management and this role acts as a partner to our Managers to empower colleagues to deliver outstanding services to our stakeholders
If you’re passionate about people, and are ready to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Multi Academy Trust with schools based in London, the midlands and the South West of England. All Avanti schools provide pupils with an outstanding education rooted in the inclusive and distinctive Avanti Schools ethos of educational excellence, character development, and spiritual insight.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Partner with management to align people strategies with business goals, using data-driven insights to address current and future challenges.
• Provide expert advice on workforce planning, talent management, engagement, wellbeing, and organizational redesign.
• Drive cultural change and enhance management capabilities in people leadership and complex issue resolution.
• Support Trust-wide initiatives by contributing to People Strategy projects and delivering impactful policies and processes.
• Act as a specialist in areas like EDI, mental health, or employee value proposition, offering trusted advice and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with People Services colleagues to ensure consistency, share best practices, and deliver value-added services.
• Stay informed on legislative changes and educational requirements to continuously improve people services across the Trust.