HR Business Partner

Location: East London Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £49,000 – £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Start Date: ASAP (or by agreement) ANZUK Education is working in partnership with a well-established Multi-Academy Trust in East London to recruit an experienced and strategic Trust HR Business Partner. This is a senior-level role combining both operational and strategic responsibilities, supporting school leaders across multiple sites to deliver high-quality, compliant, and people-focused HR services. About the Role The Trust HR Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to Headteachers and senior leaders, leading on employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment compliance, and organisational development initiatives. This role would suit a confident HR professional with strong employment law expertise and experience working in complex, fast-paced environments — ideally within education or the public sector. Key Responsibilities * Provide expert HR advice and guidance to Headteachers and senior leaders * Lead and manage complex employee relations casework including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters * Support safer recruitment practices and oversee onboarding compliance * Advise on workforce planning, restructures, and organisational change * Monitor HR metrics and produce reports to inform strategic decision-making * Ensure policies and procedures remain compliant with current employment legislation * Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture * Collaborate with payroll, finance, and operational teams to ensure accurate HR processes * Contribute to Trust-wide HR strategy and continuous improvement initiatives Role Requirements – Ideal Candidate Will: * Be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or possess equivalent HR experience * Have proven HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory experience * Demonstrate strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice * Have experience independently managing complex ER casework * Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Be confident influencing and building strong professional relationships * Have experience within education or the public sector (desirable) * Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one) * Have a valid Right to Work in the UK About ANZUK Education ANZUK Education is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences in education. Our mission is to inspire learning, support schools, and provide professionals with fair, transparent, and flexible employment opportunities. We work closely with schools and trusts to connect high-quality candidates with organisations that share their values and long-term vision. ANZUK Education is committed to equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone. INDSUPPORT