Job title: HR Manager
Location: Barnsley and Sheffield
Starting salary: £56,760 gross per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent,37.5 hours per week, 52-week contract
Start date: As soon as possible
This is primarily an office-based role however, a hybrid workingarrangement may be occasionally available, dependent on business need.
We are looking for a candidate with expert-level knowledge andsignificant experience in HR to manage and oversee Human Resources across theYorkshire Cluster of United Learning.The Cluster comprises of four secondary academies in Barnsley andSheffield – Barnsley Academy, Fir Vale Academy, Sheffield Park Academy andSheffield Springs Academy.
This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is ready to maketheir mark. The successful candidatewill play a pivotal role in bringing structure, consistency and high‑qualitypractice to a developing HR team. Youwill have full line management responsibility for the HR colleagues across theacademies and be supported, coached and mentored by a Central Office HRBusiness Partner. You will work closelywith our academy Principals; highly engaged, supportive stakeholders who valuestrong HR practice, as well as your direct manager, the Executive BusinessManager, who provides clear direction and strong leadership. Together, you will have the scope to shape theservice, influence culture and drive meaningful improvements across the Cluster.
We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and detail‑orientedindividual who thrives in a role where they can truly make a difference. If you are passionate about creating positivechange, developing people, and enhancing outcomes for our academies and localcommunities, this role offers both challenge and enormous reward. You will be joining a supportive,collaborative and forward‑thinking employer that will equip you with theguidance and autonomy needed to succeed.
We will offer you:
- Highlycompetitive pay above national average.
- 26days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum.
- Anadditional day’s paid leave awarded per annum (in addition to annual leave).
- Excellentfacilities and resources.
- Accessto an outstanding professional development programme.
- Arespectful working environment.
- Supportive,friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
- Achance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups ofacademies in the country who thrive on ‘continuous improvement’
- Opportunitiesto work collaboratively and regularly network with colleagues in each academyacross the Cluster and United Learning.
- Excellentemployee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with highemployer contributions.
- Accessto training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
- Afantastic employee benefits platform which includes a Health Cash Plan.
- Freeon-site parking.
- Accessto a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Weencourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.
As part of United Learning our mission is to bring out ‘the Best inEveryone,’ ensuring that both students and staff are given every opportunity toachieve their full potential and thrive with our support.
United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in theUK, offering unparalleled opportunities for Continuing Professional Development(CPD) and training. We also provideaccess to extensive nationwide networking and collaboration, allowing you togrow within a community of professionals committed to excellence.
We are looking for:
- Anexperienced line manager with excellent communication and team building skills whoenjoys nurturing talent and guiding a team to reach its full potential
- Areliable, highly motivated and self-driven professional with the drive to spotchallenges early and take ownership in shaping well‑considered solutions
- Theability and confidence to coach and mentor managers, building their confidenceand supporting them to take ownership of HR processes.
- Aprofessional with validated HR management experience, excellent knowledge ofbest practice and a strong understanding of Employment Law.
- Experienceof managing HR in a multi-establishment organisation or relatable experiencewould be beneficial but not essential.
- Theability to deliver clear, accessible HR training to managers, building theirknowledge and strengthening consistency across the academies.
- Reportwriting and presenting to a variety of audiences.
- Highlycompetent in IT and written communication, with the capability to createwell‑structured, precise correspondence and reports.
- Familiaritywith the importance of a compliant Single Central Record is an advantagehowever, full guidance and training will be available for the right candidate.
- Abilityto effectively contribute to the review and development of policies andprocedures.
- Youmust have strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, high standardsand the ability to manage conflicting demands.
- Abilityto adapt to changing and diverse workload with autonomy and resilience.
- Demonstratea positive, proactive and professional approach at all times.
Please see the jobdescription and person specification for further detail.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at thetop of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacanciespage: Sheffield ParkAcademy Vacancies and complete ouronline application form. Please notethat CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post ismidnight on the 08 March 2026. Interviewswill take place soon after.
If you would like to discuss this excitingopportunity, please contact recruitment@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
United Learning iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutoryguidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including referencesfrom current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, anEnhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
