HR Consultant

The Role HR Consultant Full Time Term Time only (41 Weeks)

Welcome to Juniper Education where our mission is to champion educators empowering them to shape future generations. Were more than just a support system; were the driving force that propels schools and Academy Trusts to new heights. With our proven school education management systems and services we address a spectrum of needs ensuring excellence in the education and tech industry your work directly influences the lives of students and educators. Whether youre developing cutting-edge educational technology supporting school leadership teams directly or designing solutions to enhance the learning experience you could make a lasting and positive impact on the future.

Our mission statement says it all: We look after you so that you can look after our children.

Dedicated to our core values we are committed to:

Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools intelligence connections and freedom to make informed decisions recognised and respected by all.

Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs.

Passion: Because we love what you do youre at the heart of everything we do.

Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education.

Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths ensuring that together we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts!

Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for education and a knack for solving complex people challenges Join Juniper Education as a Term Time Only National HR Consultant and make a meaningful impact across schools and academies in the South East.

Were looking for a driven CIPD-qualified professional who thrives in a fast-paced client-focused environment and is ready to be a trusted partner to education leaders.

The Role:

• Deliver proactive and robust HR advice to schools academies and trusts

• Lead on complex employee relations cases including safeguarding TUPE restructuring and reorganisations

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders in schools and local authorities advising on risk compliance and workforce planning

• Coach mentor and upskill school and trust leaders to build long-term HR capability

• Collaborate on all levels of negotiations with trade unions

• Design and deliver training to clients and internal teams

• Drive service improvements identify new business opportunities and contribute to service development

About You:

• CIPD qualification

• Significant experience advising on complex HR casework and projects

• Excellent communication coaching and influencing skills

• Strong time management and the ability to work independently under pressure

• Experience supporting senior leaders in schools academies or local authorities

Interview process

• Interview with Presentation

We are committed to a fair and comfortable recruitment process so if you require any reasonable adjustments during your application or interview process please reach out to a member of the team at

Juniper Education Benefits

• Day 1 right to company sick pay

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement

• Opportunity to purchase additional leave

• Entitlement to carry over leave to next entitlement year

• Day 1 access to24/7 GP & prescriptionservices

• Day 1 access to rewards platform

• Cycle to work scheme

• Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

• Day 1 access to employee assistance platform

• Funded development/Qualification opportunities

• Voluntary health care cash plan

• Voluntary private medical insurance

• Plus more!

Please note:We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.