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Head of HR

3 weeks ago

Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex County Council Full time

Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 20 October 2025

The Cavendish Education Trust
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

HEAD OF HR
Single Status Grade 11/12 (£40,109 - £45,850)
(Increment to SS12 once CIPD Level 5 is achieved)
Full year, 37 hours per week
or
Term Time Only + 3 weeks to be worked in the school holidays
salary is pro-rated (£37,484 - £42,849)
Permanent contract
This is an in-person role to cover all Trust schools.

Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025 (9am)
Interview date: Friday 24 October 2025
Starting date: as soon as possible

Cavendish Education Trust (CET) is a Multi-Academy Trust of three schools in Eastbourne (Roselands Infants School, Stafford Junior School and Cavendish School). We are committed to delivering excellence in education, staff wellbeing, and professional development. We are looking for a Head of HR to lead our Trust-wide human resources function, working both strategically and operationally to deliver outstanding support to our schools.
The Role
You will:

- Lead HR strategy and operations across multiple sites
- Provide advice on employee relations, restructures, and performance management
- Lead attendance management, return to work and health review meetings
- Oversee payroll, pensions, recruitment, safeguarding and compliance
- Review and develop HR policies, systems, and processes
- Line manage and develop staff across the team.

About You
We’re seeking someone with:

- CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent) or commitment to undertake this training.
- Experience in HR, ideally in multi-site or education setting
- Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- A collaborative mindset with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?
- Play a pivotal role in shaping HR practice across the Trust
- Work alongside a supportive senior leadership team
- Enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference for staff and pupils.

Additional Information

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.