HR Manager
Location: Henley on Thames
Salary: £52,440 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent, 37 hours per week.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated HR Manager to lead and develop our HR team at The Henley College. This office-based role focuses on delivering a high quality HR service that ensures compliance with statutory obligations and supports the College’s strategic aims. You will help foster an inclusive and positive workplace through effective HR practices and professional guidance – helping us deliver the very best experience for our staff and students.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys making a real difference and values being part of a supportive and collaborative team. You will bring;
• Extensive HR management experience, ideally gained in education or a similarly complex organisation.
• Proven experience in managing and continuously improving an effective HR service.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience leading and developing a successful HR team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to build trusted, professional relationships across the College community.
Why join us?
At The Henley College, people are at the HEART of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of our HR service and support a culture where everyone can thrive.
About Us – The Henley College
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team in this role, you’ll benefit from:
• Annual leave entitlement 35 days per leave year (1st September to 31st August), plus 8 bank holidays.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Free onsite gym
• 40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
• On site cafes
• Location in the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames
• 24/7 support for your wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme
• We actively support our staff with continuing professional development
The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.