RAFAKidz HR Business Partner

£38475 – £40070 Leicester based with hybrid working Regular travel to visit settings A UK driving licence is an essential requirement for this role As winner of Nursery of the Year 2024 (along with other accolades!), we are growing and thriving, just like our children! In each of our 16 settings, we create amazing experiences every single day! Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background, or circumstances, we provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential. RAFAKidz is a not-for-profit organisation and any surplus monies are invested back into our nursery provision. About the role This is a newly created role within the management team of the RAFAKidz nursery group. With a further four new nurseries in the immediate pipeline, we need an experienced and influential HR professional to join us on our growth journey. Our HR Business Partner will provide proactive and forward-thinking support to the team through effective influencing, with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities to improve people capability and performance. Along with providing specialist coaching, support, and advice that enables our senior management to effectively deliver their people and business plans, you will directly line manage our RAFAKidz HR Officer. Supported by the wider RAF Association team, you can expect to be hands-on with analysis, planning, and engagement initiatives to support high levels of engagement and retention. About You CIPD Level 5 (minimum) qualified, you will bring diverse experience across the HR spectrum, strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and people development. Our ideal candidate will also possess substantial HR experience, proven expertise in change management, excellent communication skills, a record of accomplishment of ownership and successful initiatives, and the ability to analyse and make impactful recommendations. Up-to-date knowledge of TUPE is integral to the role along with substantial experience of complex employee relations cases with the ability to identify business risks before providing recommendations. As this is a new role, we need you to be excited about the challenges and have the desire to adapt and drive changes. Occasional travel will be required; however, a hire car can be provided. To apply To make your application really stand out, please take some time to review that your CV is up to date as we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your CV which aligns with the role profile and person specification. Applications with cover letters stand a much higher chance of shortlisting, so please do consider this. When you are happy with your CV and cover letter, please send to

jobs@rafakidz.org.uk . Interview date

28 February at Altas House Leicester The RAF Association is a Disability Confident Employer. Please get in touch if you require any assistance with the application process. We reserve the right to close this opportunity early, so please do not delay in applying as we’d love to hear from you.

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