People Partner

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a dynamic, people-focused environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking a People Partner to join our dedicated team supporting a portfolio of schools and children’s homes across the Midlands and Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the employee experience and driving positive outcomes in education and children’s social care settings.

About the Role:

As People Partner, you will:

• Provide HR support and guidance to leaders and managers across your portfolio.
• Build strong, trusted relationships to influence and support people strategies.
• Lead on employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational development initiatives.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Travel to sites as needed, with the flexibility to work from home the rest of the time.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a HR/People Partner role, ideally within education, social care, or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently.
• Based in or near Birmingham, and willing to travel regularly across the Midlands and Essex.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £42,500 per annum dependent on experience.
• £4,000 car allowance to support your travel needs.
• Agile working model with flexibility to manage your own schedule.
• A supportive, values-driven team committed to making a real impact.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Who are we?

Kedleston Group specialises in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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