Senior HR Business Partner Join to apply for the Senior HR Business Partner role at CATS Global Schools. Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom About CATS Global Schools CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, our group brings together 16 institutions—including independent boarding schools, an arts school, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with education that develops real‑life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from well‑developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. Role Overview The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) will play a pivotal strategic role within the group. Acting as a trusted advisor, the postholder will support head teachers and the senior leadership team, providing expert HR leadership across the full employee lifecycle. The focus will be on strategic workforce planning, budget alignment and staff optimisation to ensure resources are effectively deployed to deliver outstanding educational outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

Provide strategic workforce planning and optimisation insights. Align HR budget with educational objectives. Support head teachers and senior leadership as a trusted advisor. Lead cross‑organisational HR initiatives, embedding evidence‑based decision‑making. Advise the board on school budgets and teacher‑pupil ratios. Champion proactive workforce management across the school network.

Academic

CIPD Level 7. Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Knowledge & Experience

Excellent knowledge of Employment Law. In‑depth knowledge of managing school budgets in relation to workforce planning. Experience working in a fast‑paced, evolving education group. Experience of working in the education industry.

Skills

Professional credibility. Excellent relationship‑building skills. Strong influencing skills. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Good numeracy skills. Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Self‑motivated with ability to prioritise workload effectively with minimal supervision. Problem‑solving abilities. Exceptional time‑management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme. Tech scheme. Car scheme. Free flu vaccine through Healthshield. Free eye tests. Financial wellbeing support via WageStream. Employee Assistance Programme. Group income protection. GP24: GP Access for all. Health Cash Plan. Death in service. Long service awards. Employee referral scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values—pioneering, persevering, people—we pledge to deliver events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all. Safeguarding CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well‑being of children and young people. Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines, including satisfactory references, enhanced DBS, and if applicable, international equivalents. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks including social media.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Human Resources Industries: Human Resources Services

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