Interim HR BP

Interim HR Business Partner (Education) 6\-month contract \| Bedfordshire \| Site\-based A large and growing multi\-academy organisation is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to provide operational HR leadership across a cluster of schools during a period of senior absence. This is a visible, hands\-on role requiring a confident and experienced HR professional who can step into a complex environment and add value immediately. The role You will take ownership of a group of approximately 10 schools across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, providing oversight, leadership and support to school\-based HR teams. This is a high\-demand patch with a number of newly appointed HR staff, requiring strong guidance, structure and hands\-on support. Key responsibilities * Lead HR service delivery across a defined group of schools * Support and oversee school\-based HR teams * Manage complex employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, safeguarding, dismissals and settlement agreements * Build effective relationships with Headteachers and senior leadership teams * Provide visible, on\-site HR support across schools * Stabilise and improve HR capability across the patch About you * HR Business Partner or senior HR Manager level experience * Strong experience within the education sector is essential * Experience supporting schools or multi\-academy trusts * Proven ability to manage complex employee relations casework end\-to\-end * Strong stakeholder management and relationship\-building skills * Able to operate effectively in a fast\-paced, high\-demand environment Desirable * Experience within organisations such as MAT central teams, education HR providers or large school environments Working pattern * Full time preferred * Regular travel across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas required * This is not a remote role Contract details * 6\-month interim contract * Immediate start available Interview process * One\-stage interview * Fast turnaround and decision