Job Description

HR Manager

Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Full time, 37 hours per week, all year-round (open to discussions for alternative hours)

Full time annual salary: 48,098 (Scale Group 16)

Start date: October 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a

dedicated and experienced HR Manager

to join our Trust and play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting our HR provision across multiple school sites.

As the Trust continues to grow, we are entering an exciting phase in which the HR function is being centralised across all of our schools. In support of this development, we are seeking to expand the central HR team through the creation of this new role.

Reporting directly to the HR Director, you will work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services, provide strategic and operational support, and lead a team of HR Officers.

Key Responsibilities Include

Line manage and support HR Officers across all Trust schools. Provide leadership, motivation, and development opportunities to HR team members. Conduct regular reviews, spot checks, and ensure compliance with employment law and best practice. Advise on complex HR issues including risk assessments, sickness absence, and employee relations. Monitor and report HR metrics to the HR Director.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a HR role for a minimum of 3 years. Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Previous experience of managing staff or a team. Ability to work across multiple sites with a proactive and adaptable approach. Experience in the education sector (desirable but not essential). CIPD qualification at Level 5.
As part of this role, you will be required to travel across multiple sites; therefore, daily access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving licence are essential requirements.

About Us

It is an exciting time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Our central Head Office supports seven Academies across the West Midlands with over 800 staff employed and 7,000 pupils. We always say 'if it's not good enough for our own families it's not good enough for our pupils' and we really mean what we say. Every child deserves an exceptional education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please complete our application form found on our website

HR Manager

Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Full time, 37 hours per week, all year-round (open to discussions for alternative hours)

Full time annual salary: 48,098 (Scale Group 16)

Start date: October 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a

dedicated and experienced HR Manager

to join our Trust and play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting our HR provision across multiple school sites.

As the Trust continues to grow, we are entering an exciting phase in which the HR function is being centralised across all of our schools. In support of this development, we are seeking to expand the central HR team through the creation of this new role.

Reporting directly to the HR Director, you will work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of high-quality HR services, provide strategic and operational support, and lead a team of HR Officers.

Key Responsibilities Include

Line manage and support HR Officers across all Trust schools. Provide leadership, motivation, and development opportunities to HR team members. Conduct regular reviews, spot checks, and ensure compliance with employment law and best practice. Advise on complex HR issues including risk assessments, sickness absence, and employee relations. Monitor and report HR metrics to the HR Director.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a HR role for a minimum of 3 years. Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. Previous experience of managing staff or a team. Ability to work across multiple sites with a proactive and adaptable approach. Experience in the education sector (desirable but not essential). CIPD qualification at Level 5.
As part of this role, you will be required to travel across multiple sites; therefore, daily access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving licence are essential requirements.

About Us

It is an exciting time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Our central Head Office supports seven Academies across the West Midlands with over 800 staff employed and 7,000 pupils. We always say 'if it's not good enough for our own families it's not good enough for our pupils' and we really mean what we say. Every child deserves an exceptional education.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please complete our application form that can be found on our website https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/vacancies/ .

If you have any queries about the role please contact Molly Thomason (HR Director) on mthomason@matrixacademytrust.co.uk

Application Deadline: 8th September 2025

Please note that suitable candidates may be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 48,098.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

walsall, WS4 2LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

HR: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

LEVEL 5 CIPD Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person