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About The Company
Camden Learning is a dynamic educational organization dedicated to fostering excellence in schools across the Camden area. Committed to supporting educators, students, and staff, Camden Learning provides innovative resources, strategic guidance, and comprehensive support services to ensure that every learner has access to a high-quality education. As a trusted partner within the community, Camden Learning emphasizes inclusivity, continuous development, and safeguarding, creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive. The organization values collaboration, integrity, and a proactive approach to educational challenges, striving to make a positive impact on the local education landscape.
About The Role
As our Campus HR Manager at Camden Learning, you will assume operational ownership of our human resources landscape, playing a pivotal role in shaping the workforce environment across our educational sites. Supported by the expertise and model policies of Camden HR, you will provide clear guidance to senior leadership, ensuring HR practices align with organizational goals and legal requirements. Your responsibilities will include managing end-to-end recruitment processes, overseeing onboarding procedures, and maintaining compliance with safeguarding and employment standards. You will serve as a key point of contact for employee relations, supporting line managers through performance management, disciplinary, and capability procedures. Additionally, you will champion staff wellbeing initiatives, foster a positive work culture, and ensure all HR records and policies are maintained accurately and in accordance with current legislation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a supportive, compliant, and high-performing educational environment.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record as an HR generalist, preferably within educational, public sector, or local authority settings. You should have a comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, safeguarding principles, and safer recruitment practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, and professionalism. You must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively across multiple busy environments. Proficiency in Google Drive Suite and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. A confident, autonomous approach to work, combined with resilience and a proactive attitude, will ensure success in this varied and autonomous role.
Responsibilities
- Operational HR Lead: Act as the primary liaison between school leadership, trade unions, and Camden HR advisors for employee relations, policy implementation, and casework management.
- Talent & Recruitment: Coordinate the entire recruitment cycle, including drafting job adverts, managing candidate pipelines, overseeing onboarding processes, and maintaining compliance with the Single Central Record (SCR).
- Employee Relations & Performance: Support line managers with absence management, capability and disciplinary procedures, and oversee annual appraisals and probation reviews.
- Staff Wellbeing: Lead initiatives to enhance staff wellbeing, including Occupational Health referrals, Employee Assistance Programmes, and health and cycling schemes.
- Compliance & Records: Ensure all HR data, contracts, and policies adhere to employment law, safeguarding standards, and data protection regulations, maintaining accurate records at all times.
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Benefits
Camden Learning offers a supportive and flexible working environment designed to promote work-life balance and staff wellbeing. The role features a structured three-day working pattern with options for negotiable hybrid or offsite arrangements, tailored during the interview process. Staff benefit from expert external advisory support via Camden HR, ensuring you have ongoing guidance and support. The organization fosters a culture rooted in values, emphasizing employee wellbeing and professional development. Benefits include access to Camden local authority pension schemes, comprehensive staff wellbeing packages, and cycle-to-work schemes. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to excel in their roles.
Equal Opportunity
Camden Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we ensure that all employment practices are fair, equitable, and free from discrimination. We believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to serve our learners and staff effectively. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to safeguarding and expect all employees to share our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace.
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