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Head of HR

Flying High Trust

Head of HR

£116480

Flying High Trust, The Park, City of Nottingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8630f9c6ea87491b9f085d2dd6473394

Full Job Description

  • Providing clear, consistent and inspirational leadership to our HR team.

  • Overseeing the delivery of a responsive, and consistently excellent HR service, ensuring that every interaction reflects our commitment to excellence.

  • Providing comprehensive, best-practice-driven advice and support, ensuring that all HR practices and decisions are in full compliance with relevant legislation and reflect the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

  • Develop deep relationships with schools and school leaders, working in partnership to drive rapid improvements and manage risk.

  • Develop and implement an ambitious HR strategy that drives the vision, mission, culture and character of Flying High.

  • Leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at improving recruitment, retention, engagement, and performance across the partnership.

    Extensive experience and skills in HR management.

  • Has a passion for education and is committed to impacting the lives of children.

  • Embodies our vision, values and cultural expectations.

  • Leads with humility while empowering others to succeed.

  • Demonstrates a curious and receptive attitude towards learning.

  • Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset.

  • Exhibits resilience and determination.

  • Will build strong and productive relationships across our central team and schools.

    Flying High Partnership is excited to be appointing a Head of HR to lead our HR team. We are looking for a significant leader, who will work alongside the Deputy CEO to deliver genuine transformation across our organisation. This role will be key to driving our newly defined vision, mission, and staff cultural expectations. Through your experience, skills and leadership you will develop a progressive vision and strategy for HR, that positions Flying High as employer of choice in line with our people principles and cultural expectations. You will balance the long term strategy with a deep relationship with our schools, supporting schools to mitigate risk and bring about transformational impact.


    • As Head of HR, you will lead our HR team consisting of HR Business Partner, HR Advisor, HR Resourcing and Administration Manager and HR Assistants. Through your leadership we will grow and develop the practice, process, and policy of our HR team, increasing its impact and influence across the partnership.

    Through your visionary leadership and strategic acumen, you will play an integral role in shaping the future of Flying High and delivering transformational impact for our schools.

    We can offer you:
  • A dynamic and forward-thinking central team who are outward facing and determined to create the best opportunities for our children and staff.

  • A developing package which includes an employee assistance programme, cycle to work, car leasing, financial advice, BHN Extras and discounted access at local facilities - click here.

  • Generous holiday entitlement of 28 days, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays.

  • A commitment to support your development and future career progression. This is delivered through a staff entitlement to CPL including internal and external opportunities. See our Trust CPL brochure as an example of the opportunities provided to our employees. click here.

  • The opportunity to work across departments, influencing strategy and providing joined up support to all schools.

  • A partnership of schools with relationships at its heart ensuring a friendly atmosphere encompassing a supportive ethos.

  • Access to the Inspiring Leaders MAT partnership, including HR leaders PLLC.