About us :

Supporting Education Group is the leading education services platform in the UK working with schools, learners, multi academy trusts, local authorities, nurseries, and government departments to help solve the biggest human capital challenges facing the sector.

Our goal is to empower students, educators, schools and governments with the technology, expertise and resources to ensure a high-quality education for all.

The group is shaped into four practices covering qualifications and training, recruitment and supply, professional services and SEND and inclusion with a strong passion and collective purpose to make a positive impact on the education sector.

About the role :

The Impact You'll Make

As an integral part of the Central Functions team, you’ll be at the heart of driving a high-performance culture across the business. You will bring your expertise and creativity to craft and deliver people strategies that inspire engagement, support growth, and ensure an outstanding employee experience. By championing our culture and values, you’ll empower leaders, nurture talent, and help teams achieve success.

Why Join Us?

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and execute the People Plan, working closely with leadership to shape decisions, and aligning people initiatives with business outcomes

• Change and Transform: Expertly guide our businesses through organisational transformation and manage the people side of change programmes and future acquisitions

• Drive Performance: Equip managers with tools to foster high-performing teams and continuous improvement; support leaders in creating an engaged, motivated, and inclusive workforce that drives performance

• Nurture Talent: Design and implement robust succession planning and internal career progression strategies; collaborate with L&D to enhance management and leadership capabilities and learning and development opportunities across Q&T

About you :

What You Can Offer

• Proven experience in HR business partnering, with a track record of delivering strategic people plans that have delivered measurable business impact

• Expertise in organisational change management and transformation processes

• Experience of working directly with senior leadership teams as a strategic business partner guiding and coaching leaders and stakeholders at all levels

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a natural ability to build trust

• Business savvy, knowledgeable about P&L and ideally with experience in Private Equity backed organisations

• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on problem-solving abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead performance management initiatives and drive management capability

• Data centric and analytical; using data in decision-making and measuring impact

• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance, and best HR practices

• Willingness to travel. This role requires you to regularly be in our Bristol office at least three days per week, plus travel to London twice a month and occasional travel to South Devon and West Yorkshire.

Nice To Have :

• A progressive mindset with a practical, non-bureaucratic approach to HR

• Passion for making a positive impact on people and the business

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions

✨ Benefits that actually make a difference

🏖️28 days’ holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles)

👶 Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long-term carers

🩺 Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions

🛡 Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching

💷 Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)

💳 Discounts access to different options to help your money go further

🎁 Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)

🧠 Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities

🤝Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education

Because great people deserve great benefits.

By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.