About The Role

In this role, you will be a contributing member of the wider People Team, bringing your professional knowledge and personal creativity to continuously improve the quality of the People Service to the Central team.This role will support the Head of Business Partnering to review the current Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and delivery of the DandI initiatives across the network.You will gain exposure to many different aspects of the charity’s strategy and operations and be accountable for the successful management of the full employee life cycle, including systems and processes as well as leading excellent client relationships across the organisation. You will work closely with the school facing People Business Partners to ensure consistency with policies and procedures across the network.The People Business Partner (Central and EDI) will report into Head of Business Partnering. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent basis working full time.Interviews will take place w/c 6/10/2025 and 13/10/2025.

Key Responsibilities

Keep up to date with external trends and best practice in the areas of expertise and HR more broadlyContinuously drive improvements in process and policies through external market trends, insight, and internal best practiceChampion and help create an inclusive culture where all individuals feel supported to work at their bestPartner with Ark’s People team to support all key people processes, providing guidance, coaching and constructive challenge when appropriateSupport with the design of the next DandI strategy for the organisationUtilise and analyse data to identify Diversity and Inclusion issues and trends both within schools and the broader organisation, to inform developments and relevant improvement initiativesWork closely across the People team on key projects including supplier reviews and road mapping key priorities to find efficienciesKey Requirements

CIPD qualified Level 7 (or equivalent experience) (Chartered MCIPD desirable)Right to work in the UKBenefits

Hybrid working model combining in-person collaboration at the West London office with remote work; minimum two days per week in the officeOption to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year (UK or abroad)Flexitime policy with core hours 10:00 – 16:0027 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service to 30 days after 3 years (pro rata for part time); excludes bank holidaysFull office closure between Christmas and New YearParticipation in pension schemes (The Pension Trust with 11% contribution; LGPS eligibility where applicable)Access to high-quality professional learning and developmentArk Rewards scheme with savings and additional employee benefitsAbout Us

Ark is an education charity dedicated to ensuring all children have access to a great education and real choices. Our network covers 39 schools serving traditionally underserved communities, educating 30,000 pupils with nearly 3,000 teaching staff. We also incubate and scale ventures such as Ark Curriculum Plus and Ark Start.Ark recently moved to EdCity in West London, a not-for-profit development with space for mission-aligned organisations to collaborate and learn together.Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We seek diverse perspectives across the organisation to strengthen our effectiveness. For more on Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please refer to the relevant link.Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Enhanced DBS checks are required. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions as part of the selection process. More information about Ark’s safer recruitment process is available via the provided link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.For any questions, please contact recruitment@arkonline.org.

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