Regional HR Business Partner

£48,000 - £60,000 + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional AET Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

June 2024 Start

Location: Hybrid - remote working and office based within either the South Eastern Regional Office at Greensward Academy (Hockley) or North Eastern Regional Office at New Rickstones Academy (Witham) with travel to academies as required.

Are you a strategic HR professional with a passion for education? We are looking for a Regional HR Business Partner to take the lead in providing top tier HR services to our schools in the East region. In this role, you will oversee a dedicated team of HR Advisors and Coordinators, ensuring the delivery of high quality, strategic HR support that aligns with our organisational objectives. Your experience and leadership will be key in driving positive change and fostering a supportive working environment across the region.

As a Regional Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of advisory services, offering guidance on employment practices, legal compliance, and HR best practices to Principals, Senior Leaders, and Governors. The ability to navigate complex HR issues with professionalism and tact will be essential in resolving conflicts, promoting positive dialogue, and driving continuous improvement. In addition to this you will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies that enhance service delivery and support the overall mission of AET.

You will support 12 schools in the East region which will require great organisation and communication skills, a can do attitude, resilience and commitment. Join us at AET and play a vital role in shaping the future of education through effective HR management.

Should you wish to find out more about this role, please contact the Head of HR Services, Felicity Larter at

Closing date : 19th May 2024

Interview Date : 24th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.