Interim HR Officer

Interim HR Officer (Education/MAT) - 3 days per week (Hybrid) - South of Birmingham

A Multi-Academy Trust in the midlands is seeking an Interim HR Officer to support schools across the Trust on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is a hands-on, business-as-usual generalist role providing day-to-day HR and employee relations support.

Key details

• Contract: c. 7 months, start ASAP
• Working pattern: 3 days per week (flexible on days)
• Hybrid: 2 days on-site and 1 day working from home
• Additional flexibility: fully remote working available during school holidays
• Status: inside IR35
• Rate: competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
• Reporting to: COO / Head of HR
• Interviews: taking place next week

Key responsibilities

• manage a range of HR/ER casework including absence management, hearings, and drafting letters/documentation
• support voluntary redundancy processes where required
• review and update HR policies ahead of the new academic year
• provide end-to-end recruitment support
• advise and support Headteachers and senior leaders across the Trust

Key requirements

• proven HR experience within education / Multi-Academy Trusts (essential)
• SAM People experience desirable
• CIPD qualification desirable but not essential

Interested?

If you'd like to be considered, please share a brief summary of your education/MAT HR experience and your availability for a short call to discuss the role in more detail. You can email me on