HR Manager at The Bishop of Winchester Academy

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About this Role

Are youlooking to further your HR career in a thriving, friendly and supportiveenvironment where staff welfare is a priority? Are you passionate about making a difference and contributing to thelives of young people in an academy that has high expectations ofeveryone? If so, The Bishop ofWinchester Academy wants you!

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager or HR Advisor, ideally with experience in the education sector and a genuine commitment to supporting the development of our academy and its staff. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive team where your expertise will be valued and your skills welcomed as we work together to achieve our goals.

As an HRprofessional you will have a natural ability to connect with othersand be process driven to ensure high standards are achieved andmaintained. You will ideally haveknowledge of the education environment however we will consider applicationsfrom anyone who has an interest in our academy and its important role in thecommunity. With your understanding ofemployment law, you will take the lead on this along with safeguarding and youwill be able to effectively communicate proposals to all stakeholders. Preferably qualified to CIPD Level 5, we willalso consider applications from candidates with a proven track record in the HRprofession.

This role is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours per week for 52.14 weeks a year.

As HR Manager, you will be welcomed into a friendlyteam of professionals to:

• Be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive HR service, includingstrategic and operational requirements, providing value adding solutions
• Manage the implementation of HR policies and procedures ensuring aneffective and comprehensive HR function which models best practice and iscompliant with legislation
• Develop excellent working relationships with academy leaders and provideadvice and guidance to the Leadership Team and stakeholders within the academyon HR and line management matters
• Responsible for all HR services including change management, employeerelations, recruitment, reward, retention and employee development
• Play a lead role in the planning and delivery of an effective recruitmentprocess, including adverts, documentation, selection of candidates, offers andterms of employment
• Advise and coach managers on ER casework including disciplinary,grievance, capability, absence, probation and appeals
• Manage short and long term staff absence including return to workinterviews and Occupational Health referrals
• Ensure performance management and appraisal processes are followed
• Lead and manage staff investigations relating to conduct, capability,grievances, bullying, harassment, discrimination, and whistleblowing, ensuringcompliance with employment law and education-specific statutory guidance.

The Bishopof Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recentlyrecognised by Ofsted as prioritising 'wider opportunities alongside achievementso that pupils "live life to the full."' (Ofsted 2023). Operating from recently refurbishedfacilities, our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of ourstudents is at the very centre of our work.

We put thewelfare of our staff at the heart of everything we do and can offer you:

• Generous employer pension contribution at 23% basic salary
• Career development with a bespoke CPD programme
• Free onsite parking and goodlocal public transport links
• Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
• Close proximity to beaches and the Jurassic Coast to assist your worklife balance

To apply forthis HR Manager role, please visit the vacancies section of our website tocomplete an application form: https://www.tbowa.org/staff/-vacancies/support-staff.

The Bishopof Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomesapplications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff toshare this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successfulapplicants.

Please be aware that due to the 'Keeping Children Safe inEducation' legislation we do not accept CVs.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than theadvertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.