Human Resources (HR) Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (91% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and North East Learning Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
At North East Learning Trust our ambition is to continually improve the experiences and outcomes for all the 8865 children across our 15 academies. We look to achieve this by ensuring our 1,400 people join us on our journey towards excellence both in the view of Ofsted and as judged by performance outcomes, enrichment opportunities and the day- to-day experiences of students as learners and of our staff.
Due to the continued growth of North East Learning Trust, we are expanding our HR Manager team. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and professionally credible HR Manager to join the Director of HR and the HR team in delivering a responsive, high-quality and continually improving HR service across the Trust.
Each HR Manager is the named HR lead for a portfolio of schools. You will build trusted relationships with Headteachers and senior leaders, develop a strong understanding of your schools and provide practical, legally compliant advice and support.
This is a broad HR generalist role in which complex employee relations and case management will form the largest part of the workload, particularly during school term time. You will manage a varied caseload including attendance, capability, disciplinary, grievance, safeguarding-related employment matters and organisational change, applying sound judgement and helping leaders reach fair, timely and sustainable outcomes.
The pattern of work changes during school holiday periods, when term-time colleagues are generally not working and case activity is usually lower. These periods provide space to respond to essential queries, prepare for forthcoming cases and priorities, and progress policy, systems, data and service-improvement work. You will therefore have genuine opportunities to lead proactive and strategic projects, including embedding iTrent, developing workforce analytics, improving recruitment and employee lifecycle processes, and building HR knowledge and confidence within schools.
How to apply
Application packs can be downloaded from the NELT careers website - www.nelt.co.uk/careerd. Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected]. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education” and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with North East Learning Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. North East Learning Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.