DIRECTOR OF HR JOB DESCRIPTION - The Perse School

DIRECTOR OF HR JOB DESCRIPTION - The Perse School DIRECTOR OF HR JOB DESCRIPTION - The Perse School

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Undertake disciplinary and grievance investigations and / or chair disciplinaryand grievance hearings as appropriate.Communication Work with the Head and the Bursar on further developing communicationswith staff.HR Processes & Information Systems Be accountable for the development and management of HR processes andHR information systems at the school.PERSON SPECIFICATIONEducation / QualificationsEducated to degree levelCIPD memberKnowledgeHR management practiceCurrent employment lawHR information systemsExperiencePrevious senior HR management experience within an organisation of similar sizeand complexityFamiliarity with drafting policies and guidanceExperience of negotiating complex agreementsExperience of working within an educational establishment would be an advantagebut is not essential.Skills and AbilitiesExcellent communicator – both in writing and verbally, and in delivering presentationsto different audiences – with the ability to instil confidence in allAbility and desire to see (and influence) the overall picture while having an unfailingeye for detailWillingness to take responsibilityAbility to work at the same time independently and collegiallyAbility to build positive relationships with a diverse range of staffExcellent administrative and organisational skillsOUTLINE TERMS AND CONDITIONSWorking Hours, Holidays, Salary and Other MattersThis post is intended to be full time but consideration will be given to candidates whoare able to meet the requirements of the post while working part-time. In addition toworking normal office hours (whether full-time or part-time, you will need to attendmeetings concerned with the business of the School that are sometimes held out ofoffice hours (some evenings and occasionally at weekends). You are expected towork the hours that are necessary to fulfil your responsibilities and meet the needs ofthe School.4

Paid holiday entitlement for full-time staff is 6 weeks plus bank holidays per annum.Holidays will normally be taken during the school holidays and will be at times to beagreed with the Bursar.The starting salary will be in the region of £50,000 per annum depending onexperience.The School operates a defined contribution pension scheme which all non-teachingmembers of staff are eligible to join once they have completed three months’ serviceand to which the School and the member of staff both contribute. Contributions arecurrently 13.75% and 6.25% respectively.The School operates a Group Life Scheme that members of staff are automaticallyincluded in on the date of appointment.The School’s Sports Centre is available for use by staff at various times during theweek.Lunch is provided free of charge for all staff whose working hours encompass thetime of School lunch.The School is keen to help develop the skills of its staff and looks to provideappropriate training as necessary.APPLICATION PROCESSA letter of application explaining why you are applying for the post accompanied by aCV should be sent by Wednesday 1 st February 2012 to:Mrs Isabel AllenPA to the BursarThe Perse SchoolHills RoadCambridgeCB2 8QFTel No: 01223 403874Email: bursarspa@perse.co.ukPlease note that long-listed candidates will need to complete the School’s Applicationfor Employment Form.Please also note that any job offer will be subject to two references satisfactory to theschool, a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure and compliance withSections 15-25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (eligibility towork in the UK).5

Paid holiday entitlement for full-time staff is 6 weeks plus bank holidays per annum.Holidays will normally be taken during the school holidays and will be at times to beagreed with the Bursar.<strong>The</strong> starting salary will be in the region of £50,000 per annum depending onexperience.<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> operates a defined contribution pension scheme which all non-teachingmembers of staff are eligible to join once they have completed three months’ serviceand to which the <strong>School</strong> and the member of staff both contribute. Contributions arecurrently 13.75% and 6.25% respectively.<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> operates a Group Life Scheme that members of staff are automaticallyincluded in on the date of appointment.<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s Sports Centre is available for use by staff at various times during theweek.Lunch is provided free of charge for all staff whose working hours encompass thetime of <strong>School</strong> lunch.<strong>The</strong> <strong>School</strong> is keen to help develop the skills of its staff and looks to provideappropriate training as necessary.APPLICATION PROCESSA letter of application explaining why you are applying for the post accompanied by aCV should be sent by Wednesday 1 st February 2012 to:Mrs Isabel AllenPA to the Bursar<strong>The</strong> <strong>Perse</strong> <strong>School</strong>Hills RoadCambridgeCB2 8QFTel No: 01223 403874Email: bursarspa@perse.co.ukPlease note that long-listed candidates will need to complete the <strong>School</strong>’s Applicationfor Employment Form.Please also note that any job offer will be subject to two references satisfactory to theschool, a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure and compliance withSections 15-25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (eligibility towork in the UK).5

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