Senior HR Business Partner

I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role in Nottingham City Centre. This role blends strategic partnering with hands‑on delivery, working closely with school leaders through a period of significant change. The ideal candidate would need to have HR experience in Education.

Client Details

I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role. The position involves providing senior people support during a period of change, partnering with leaders across the organisation, and overseeing a mix of strategic and hands‑on HR work. It's a 3-6 month assignment with 2-3 days on‑site in Nottingham, and requires someone with strong experience working within a schools environment.

Description

Partnering with Headteachers, School Business Managers and Governors
Leading senior HR advice across the full employee lifecycle
Managing complex casework (disciplinary, grievance, sickness)
Supporting restructures, workforce planning & senior recruitment
Ensuring compliance, safeguarding risk and embedding best practice
Contributing to people strategy while remaining hands‑on operationally

Profile

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both strategic HR partnering and practical delivery, and who understands the fast‑paced, stakeholder‑heavy demands of a schools environment.

If you're an experienced HRBP with proven schools/Education HR experience and open to interim work, I'd love to speak.

Job Offer

Competitive day rate depending on experience
Hybrid working (2-3 days per week on‑site)
Opportunity to support meaningful organisational change within the education sector
Ability to partner directly with senior leaders and shape HR priorities
Immediate start / short‑notice welcome