HR Manager

Springwell Alternative Academy; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Abingdon is seeking an exceptional HR Manager to join its friendly HR team. The role involves supporting the Director of HR and managing various HR functions such as policies, employee relations, and HR projects. Candidates should possess strong organisational and communication skills, with a proactive and flexible approach. Benefits include a substantial pension contribution, private healthcare insurance, and discounted school fees, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare insurance

Free use of leisure facilities

Free lunches during term time

Christmas closure days

Discounted school fees

Qualifications

• Experience working in HR roles.
• Experience with system implementation projects is an advantage.
• Experience in schools can be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of HR in overall HR management.
• Oversee HR policies and employee relations.
• Lead specific HR projects and initiatives.
• Drive data-driven approaches to workforce metrics.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to build effective working relationships

Flexibility

Proactive approach

Job description

The Abingdon Foundation is looking to appoint an exceptional and experienced HR Manager to join our friendly HR team. The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Preparatory School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises.

The HR Manager is responsible for supporting and deputising for the Director of HR in the overall management of the HR function. They have day to day responsibility for HR policies, providing HR advice and support for employee relations matters and casework, which may be complex and leading on specific HR projects and designated areas of work. This includes the annual staff survey and support staff salary review process. They will be expected to take a proactive approach in identifying areas for improvement and developing changes in a range of areas such as absence and performance management, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), management development and digital transformation, as agreed with the Director of HR. They will also be responsible for driving a more data-driven approach across a range of workforce metrics, including absence and probation, and work effectively with line-managers/Heads of Department (HoD) to proactively manage.

If you are a flexible, positive and proactive team-player with excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills, and have the ability to build Aç effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues, we would love to hear from you. It would be an advantage to have had experience working in schools and of system implementation projects, but these are not essential. It is more important that you have the right skills and personal attributes for the role.

Benefits

• up to 14.1% employer pension contribution
• private healthcare insurance
• free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes
• free lunches during term time
• Christmas closure days
• discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply)

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Early applications are encouraged. We may make an appointment prior to the advertised closing or interview dates.

Closing date: Thursday 29 January 2026 (Midday)

Interview date: Thursday 12 February 2026

For further details please visit our website https://www.abingdon.org.uk/about/vacancies-and-employment/

Abingdon is expressed to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.