Job details

Salary: £33,561 NJC point 26

Employer: Blackdown Education Partnership

Location: Cullompton , Devon, EX15 3AG

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 3 June 2026 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

37 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks (41 weeks pa) Permanent

NJC point 26, within the range 26 – 31: Starting salary £33,561pa actual (FTE £37,280-£41,771 pay award pending)

What will I be doing?

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and professionally qualified HR Business Partner to provide a high quality, proactive HR advisory service to managers and leaders in our schools.

You will have or be working towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification and previous generalist HR advisory experience, gained in a medium to large sized organisation. Experience of working in the education sector would be ideal but is not essential. As a highly organised and conscientious individual, you’ll have strong communication skills, a proactive approach and be passionate about providing an outstanding service to our teams.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will be a strong team player with experience of liaising professionally with a variety of stakeholders. You will be highly IT literate with excellent attention to detail.

What is in it for me?

We can offer a competitive salary, access to a range of continuous professional development opportunities, a generous defined benefit Local Government pension, reduced rate on-site gym membership, access to wellbeing support and free on-site parking.

DBS check

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Supporting documents and information

Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 3 June 2026

Interview Date: Monday 8 June 2026

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