Head of HR

Middlesex Learning Trust (MLT) are seeking to appoint a suitability experienced HR professional to oversee HR management across the Trust. MLT is a successful and thriving Trust, based in North London, with schools in Barnet, Enfield and Luton.

Applicants are welcomed from experienced HR professionals with the necessary qualities and skills to lead this important aspect of the Trust’s work. Our strapline ‘Excellence for All’ exemplifies our commitment to ensure that both students and staff, within the Trust, are fully supported to thrive and succeed. We have high expectations of all members of our Trust community. A talented, committed and cohesive staff provide encouragement and support for students and each other. Positive, professional relationships are central to the Trust’s continued development and success.

We are seeking a Head of HR who will:

• Develop and implement the long-term vision and strategy for the Trust’s HR services, ensuring they meet the needs of the Trust as it grows and develops
• Deliver proactive strategic HR advice and support to Executive and Senior Leadership Teams on HR matters in line with MLT policies and procedures, legislative requirements and current practice, and to the agreed standard
• Contribute to decision making and prioritisation, informing key decisions that have staff implications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably talented and motivated HR professional. There are many benefits for staff working within the Trust, including:

• A Trust-wide People Strategy
• Membership of the Local Government pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (offering a range of free confidential support)
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Middlesex Learning Trust (MLT) is a multi-academy trust with three successful secondary schools in Barnet, Enfield and Luton. The key purpose of MLT is to deliver the best possible education for our students, to enable them to maximise their achievements, academically, socially and emotionally ready to take their place in society as positive and successful adults. We are an outward facing Trust and our work includes training teachers (through The Compton SCITT) and delivering nationally accredited programmes, through our work with a Teaching School Hub, including the Early Career Framework and the National Professional Qualifications. 

Middlesex Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks.