HR & OD Business Partner Part-Time (0.6 FTE) | Actual pro rata salary will be : (£28,989 – £31,251) based on a FTE Salary of: £46,075 – £48,845 Location: Manchester | Start: As soon as possible (subject to pre-employment checks) Open to Term Time Only + Additional Weeks This is more than a HR role — it’s your opportunity to shape culture, empower people, and help build a thriving Trust. Greater Manchester Academies Trust (GMAT) is seeking an enthusiastic and visionary HR & OD Business Partner to play a key role in the next stage of our development. This is a unique opportunity to join our Trust at an exciting time, as we establish a forward-thinking central team designed to deliver exceptional support across our schools and enable our ambitions for growth. We are looking for an experienced and inspirational HR professional who shares our passion for building a positive, high-performing culture — one where every member of staff feels valued, motivated, and empowered to be their best. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring our workforce is equipped to model excellence, inspire students, and support them in becoming confident, lifelong learners and responsible citizens. About Us Greater Manchester Academies Trust is made up Manchester Communication Academy, Manchester Communication Primary Academy and Manchester Communication Research School. Our ambition is to provide the highest quality education for children and young people in the urban context of Manchester. At GMAT, we believe passionately in the power of an excellent education to transform lives and futures and feel that we can build on our social investment activities, local knowledge, community relationships and strong partnerships to make this happen. At the heart of our Trust are our five core values: trustworthy; helpful; inspiring; straightforward and heart. Your Role and Impact Working closely with the Chief Finance Officer, you will help shape and lead a comprehensive, trust-wide HR function. This includes supporting strategic change, embedding effective HR practices, and delivering initiatives that attract, develop, and retain outstanding people. As HR & OD Business Partner , you will: Lead the design and delivery of high-impact People and Culture strategies. Build strong relationships across schools, central teams, and union partners. Provide expert advice on complex HR matters, including employee relations, change management, and succession planning. Ensure our HR service is responsive, future-focused, and aligned with Trust priorities. Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through to retention and development. Take a proactive lead on HR projects, policy development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a pivotal leadership role that combines both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You'll support school leaders in making sound, evidence-informed decisions and help embed a culture of collaboration, care, and excellence. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is: A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Calm, organised, and solutions-focused, with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of purpose. Experienced in both strategic and operational HR leadership, ideally within an education or public-sector setting. Skilled in employment legislation, employee relations, and project management. Passionate about building positive cultures and capable of working both independently and as part of a wider leadership team. If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference — not just to processes, but to people’s lives — we’d love to hear from you. Why Join GMAT? At GMAT, we’re committed to creating a Trust where staff feel supported, empowered, and proud to be part of a shared mission. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, professional growth, and meaningful collaboration. This is your chance to help shape an exceptional central HR function that supports schools to be the very best they can be. Interested in finding out more? We believe recruitment is a two-way process — we want the right person for the role, and we want this to be the right place for you. If you're curious or have questions, we’d be delighted to speak with you before you apply. Please contact Sadia Haq *****@gmatrust.co.uk to arrange a conversation or visit. The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 30th May 2025 . Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications. Early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email of the interview arrangements. Please ensure your correct email address is provided on your application form. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after this. Unfortunately, we are unable to notify candidates individually if they have not been successful with their application. Please apply for the post by completing the TES online application form, which should include a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 (minimum font size 10) explaining, with examples, how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification. Greater Manchester Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure for a Regulated Activity via the Disclosure and Barring Service.. Location : Manchester, City and Borough of Manchester