Job reference REQ0001363 Date posted 01/07/2025 Application closing date 27/07/2025 Location Redcar & Cleveland College Redcar, TS10 1EZ Salary E31 - £47,017.95 Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Support Job description
Who we are?
We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.
We are proud to be rated as an ‘Outstanding’ Education Provider, which signifies the highest quality of education and care, demonstrating exceptional teaching, student progress, behaviour and safety, and strong leadership and management.
Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Senior OD Business Partner to join our Human Resource team at a time of positive change and transformation. Working closely with the Head of HR and Group Director for HR and People Development, you will shape the colleague experience within a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, inclusion and excellence in education delivery.
The role focus is to embed a culture of belonging, empowerment, and professional growth while aligning organisational development initiatives with the Group’s strategic goals. Whilst delivering as the strategic business partner within the HR team, driving the implementation of our Etc. People Strategy to attract, retain, and develop high-calibre colleagues.
In this role you will be responsible for the development of succession plans, talent management processes, identify learning and development requirements and solutions, and manage project-based initiatives which have a positive impact on the overall experience of our colleagues.
You will act as a champion for innovation, equity, belonging and well-being, ensuring the delivery of exceptional education through an engaged and high-performing workforce.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced organisational development professional with a proven track record in influencing at the most senior level of an organisation, driving cultural transformation and delivering strategic people initiatives in complex environments.
We will offer the successful candidate a warm welcome into our HR Service, this is a wonderful opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement and excellence in delivery of a customer focussed HR service.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
- Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
- Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
- Career development opportunities for progression
- Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
- Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
- Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
- Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
- 2 Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
- Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
- Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
Schedule
This role is a full-time position based at Redcar & Cleveland College, with travel between Group sites. With opportunities for home working and flexible working arrangements.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Midnight 27th July 2025.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal Teams call to hear more about this fantastic opportunity, please contact Rebecca Thompson, Head of HR and Adele Currie, Group Director HR and People Development . Due to annual leave please copy both into the email so we can respond to your query in a timely manner.
Please contact Rebecca Thompson, Head of HR if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal Teams call to hear more about this exciting opportunity.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
- note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
