HR Manager

Bracknell Forest; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bracknell seeks an HR Manager to oversee all HR-related activities and ensure compliance with employment laws. The ideal candidate will lead management of HR processes, support staff, and manage recruitment efforts. Candidates should have relevant HR experience, knowledge of employment law, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities, helping shape the futures of young individuals within the educational community.

Benefits

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Human Resources related environment.
• Understanding of key HR processes e.g. recruitment, appraisals, absence management.
• Resilient under pressure with strict timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of all HR and employee matters for the school.
• Coach line managers in people management skills.
• Manage recruitment processes and liaise with SLT.
• Oversee staff absence procedures and employee relations meetings.

Skills

Human Resources experience

Knowledge of employment law

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Problem-solving skills

Education

A-levels or equivalent

GCSE grade C/4 standard in English and Mathematics

Job description

• Salary: NJC Fringe Support Staff pay scale, points 23-28, £35,163 - £39,881 per annum.
• Location: The Brakenhale School, Rectory Lane, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 37 hours. 37 hours a week, Monday- Thursday 8.30- 4.30, Friday 8.30- 4.00. All year round.
• Closing Date: 07/01/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: Sec/25/328537

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Manager to join Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the team and to contribute to the life chances of the young people in our school and across the Trust.

Brakenhale School is committed to high standards and outstanding teaching and being an integral part of the local community is something we value. The HR Manager role is essential in delivering the successful and compliant HR provision within the school.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead on the management of all HR, employment and employee matters for the School.
• Coach and support line managers to develop their people management skills across a range of HR activities.
• Oversee and manage staff absence procedures
• Attend informal and formal employee relations meetings in an advisory capacity, supporting the meeting Chair.
• Manage the recruitment process for internal and external recruitment liaising with SLT to develop job descriptions and person specifications to meet school and legislative requirements.
• To be responsible for the management of payroll and pensions for the school’s directly employed staff.
• Ensure that all staff (permanent, temporary and casual) are paid in accordance with their agreed pay and conditions.

You will need:

• Educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent)
• Educated to at least GCSE grade C/4 standard (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Experience of working in a Human Resources related environment
• Good knowledge of employment law knowledge and understanding of key HR processes e.g. recruitment, appraisals, absence management
• Ability to use initiative to improve process and to be creative and analytical in order to find solutions to complex HR issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal sensitively with related issues/individuals with tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Ability to work quickly, methodically and accurately under pressure and act flexibly to support others and respond to unplanned situations
• Resilient under pressure and able to work to strict timelines

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Blue Light Card
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 7th January 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

To apply for this staff vacancy please click on the link below.

The recruitment process is managed via your online account and you will receive regular notifications regarding the progress of your application.

The completed online application form should be accompanied by a personal statement of suitability of no more than 2 sides of A4. In the application form and personal statement, you should demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification. Please include specific examples which support your application. CVs should not be submitted.

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early in the event of a large number of applications.

We are ambitious about diversity and inclusion and very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities and values reflect those in the person specification and whose experiences also place them in a strong position to deliver the challenges set out in the job description. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, religion, belief, or race.