HR Business Partner

2 weeks ago

York, York City, United Kingdom NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Full time £45,091 - £500,269 per year

Salary: £45,091 - £50,269 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Base to be discussed with the successful candidate. To work closely with our schools predominantly in the York and surrounding area.

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) is a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK. The Trust region covers Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, North Yorkshire and York.

We are happy to consider flexible working both in terms of days and hours. There is flexibility around the work place location within the York area. This will be discussed in more detail with the successful candidate.

This is an opportunity for a suitably experienced professional to advise on a wide ranging and complex HR caseload across a number of schools within our Trust.

You will be responsible for providing employment advice to Headteachers and Senior Leaders across all aspects of HR policy and process, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, appraisal and performance management. You will also advise on staffing reviews and liaise with trade unions where appropriate.

You should be CIPD qualified with at least 3 years HR experience. You must possess exceptional organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload so that tasks are coordinated effectively ensuring the needs of the Trust are met.

We can offer up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays with flexibility to take up to 10 working days outside of school holidays. Part time hours, flexible working patterns, adjusted start and finish times including the possibility of some home working are all an option along with a full package of employee benefits including membership to the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust: Applicant Pack 3 LGPS. This is a really exciting time to join our Trust as we embark on a review of our targeted operating model. We actively support CPD and professional development.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the position or arrange a visit, please contact Chris Barker, HR Manager on ex 7053 or email

Key Dates:

Closing date: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Key Documents:

Applicant

Please refer to the back cover of the application pack for details of how to apply for this position. Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

HR Business Partner

Salary: £45,091 - £50,269 per annum

Posted: 26/11/2025

Closing date: 10/12/2025

Closing time: 23:59

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