HR Manager, Communications and Marketing Lead at The Westgate School | Winchester, Hampshire, UK | £33K/yr – £36K/yr

HR Manager, Communications and Marketing Lead

Winchester, Hampshire, UK (On-site)

£33K/yr – £36K/yrManagerPermanent

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own HR operations for a school, balancing policy, recruitment and employee relations with safeguarding and compliance to keep people processes smooth and lawful.

Lead recruitment strategy and campaigns across channels to attract high quality teachers and staff.
Oversee HR administration, records, and statutory returns while partnering with the external HR provider on employee relations.
Monitor legislation and policy changes to drive safer recruitment, safeguarding, and policy updates across the school.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Act as the school's lead operational contact for HR matters, providing advice and guidance to leaders and colleagues
Maintain effective liaison with the school's external HR provider to ensure the timely resolution of employee relations matters
Ensure all HR processes comply with current employment legislation, contractual obligations and school policies
Maintain accurate personnel records and oversee HR administration systems
Support and administer processes relating to recruitment, induction, absence management, disciplinary matters, grievances and investigations
Provide guidance to colleagues regarding maternity, paternity, adoption, parental leave, flexible working, retirement and other employment-related matters
Ensure the accurate completion and submission of statutory returns, including the annual School Workforce Census
Support the review and development of job descriptions, role profiles and organisational structures
Monitor developments in employment legislation and best practice, making recommendations for policy and procedural updates
Review and update HR policies in response to statutory requirements, guidance from the school's HR provider, legal advisors, KCSIE and Local Authority guidance

Requirements

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Strong understanding of HR processes and employment legislation
Experience of recruitment and talent attraction strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of IT proficiency and confidence using digital platforms
Experience of project management and leading change initiatives
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Experience of producing professional publications and communications materials
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion

Preferred

CIPD qualification or working towards professional HR accreditation
Experience within an educational setting or HR provider to education
Experience of school workforce systems and payroll processes
Experience of website management/creative and digital communications
Knowledge of statutory education guidance including KCSIE and workforce regulations

Benefits

Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role
Ongoing personal development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment
A friendly and welcoming school community
Automatic enrolment to a generous local government pension scheme
Benefits of local government sick pay
On-site parking and access to EV charging stations
Free use of health and fitness facilities
Preferential nursery places in the on-site nursery at a reduced price
Preferential admission to The Westgate School for colleagues' children (after 2 years of employment)