• Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: Permanent

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

• Salary: £36,000–£42,000 per annum (indicative)

• Benefits: Pension scheme, annual leave, professional development and employee assistance support

We are seeking a proactive HR Manager for a school in Portsmouth. The role covers the full range of day-to-day HR responsibilities, with a focus on providing practical advice, maintaining compliance and supporting a positive staff culture.

It would suit someone who enjoys working closely with managers and is confident dealing with a varied workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and employment checks.

• Advise managers on absence, performance and employee relations.

• Support disciplinary and grievance procedures.

• Maintain staff records, HR systems and policies.

• Coordinate appraisals, training and development.

• Ensure HR practices meet employment law and safeguarding requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in HR management or a senior HR advisory role.

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR procedures.

• Excellent communication and organisation.

• Confidence managing confidential and sensitive matters.

• School experience is helpful but not essential.

Why Apply?

This is a broad, hands-on HR role where you can make a real contribution to the way staff are supported and managed.

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