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Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 10 SCP 35-40 (FTE £46,142 - £51,357).
Salary £43121 to £ 47995 42 weeks per year
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (November 2025 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 23/09/2025.
Location
Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF (1429 on roll)

Tel: 01282 683010
School website: www.unity-college.com
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, people-focussed HR professional to play a key role at Unity College. You will lead the delivery of our HR policies and procedures, ensuring a friendly, supportive and effective HR service that models best practice and complies with legislation.

As HR Manager, you will work closely with leaders and managers across the college, acting as an advisor on all aspects of HR and people management. Your expertise will help shape a positive working culture and ensure our staff are well supported.

Unity College is one of the largest 11–16 schools in Lancashire, with over 200 staff. In this role, you will be at the heart of supporting and developing our workforce. You’ll also benefit from the support of external HR advisors, giving you access to specialist guidance when needed.

With a 42-week working year and 10 weeks’ leave, this role offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and personal time.

We offer:

  • the opportunity to be integral to College improvement
  • well-considered professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities
  • excellent career progression opportunities
  • a high level of support for all new staff
  • an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
  • a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities

    You will:

  • share the College’s very high expectations
  • be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
  • be confident in your ability to support and develop colleagues
  • be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life

    For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit https://unity-college.com/vacancies/ or contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager: j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk

    The closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 9.00am.  Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed. 

    Unity College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted applicants, and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other employment checks.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Please note that this vacancy closes at 9am on 23/09/2025
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    For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager, 01282 683010
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: Joanne Lever, HR Manager, j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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