• Location: Chelmsford, Essex

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (37 hours per week)

• Salary: £39,000–£45,000 per annum (indicative)

• Benefits: Pension scheme, annual leave, professional training and employee support services

We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join a school in Chelmsford and take responsibility for a broad range of HR activities.

The successful candidate will be confident advising managers, improving HR processes and ensuring staff matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and the employee onboarding process.

• Provide advice on employee relations, attendance and performance.

• Support disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures.

• Maintain HR records, policies and employment documentation.

• Coordinate appraisals, training and staff development.

• Monitor safer recruitment checks and HR compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in an HR Manager or senior HR advisory role.

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR procedures.

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

• Confidence handling sensitive conversations and confidential records.

• Experience within a school or other regulated setting would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied HR workload and work in partnership with school leaders to support a well-managed and positive workplace.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.