HR and Organisational Development Business Partner

The Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our pupils. We are seeking to expand our internal HR team and appoint a committed and enthusiastic HR and Organisational Development Business Partner to support the Head of People and Culture in the further development and deployment of the Emmaus CAT People and Culture Strategy.

This post will be suitable for an established HR professional with significant experience of working in key HR roles across a range of People disciplines, within a multi-site organisation.

The role:

The HR and Operational Development Business Partner will work effectively with the Head of People and Culture and key stakeholders across the CAT to deploy people interventions and initiatives aligned to the 4 key pillars of our People and Culture Strategy: ‘Attract and Recruit’, ‘Include’, ‘Nurture’ and ‘Develop and Retain’. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the schools within Emmaus to ensure effective implementation and in doing so help achieve the CAT’s vision to attract and retain talent and ensure our people are supported to thrive and flourish.

Contract/Hours of work:

Full-time (35hrs per week)

Line Management:

The HR and Organisational Development Business Partner will report directly to the Head of People and Culture.

Key contacts:

Head of People & Culture, Director of Professional and Career Development, Central Team, Headteachers, Emmaus CAT Business Managers.

Further information is detailed in the attached application pack. Applications must be submitted on the attached application form. We are unable to accept online applications or CV's.

Completed application forms and supporting documents should be returned to liz.moran@emmauscat.com by the closing date of Friday 14th March 2025, 9.00am.

Safer Recruitment

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.