People Partner (HR)


Company:	Leigh Academies Trust
Salary:	£41,348 - £53,178
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rochester, ME2 2SX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Who we are: Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) is one of the South East’s largest and most progressive multi-academy trusts, encompassing 33 academies across Kent, Medway, and South East London, spanning primary, secondary, grammar, all-through and specialist provision. We are ambitious, values-led and committed to our people.

Our People Services team is at the centre of that ambition. We are guided by Be Leigh, our cultural framework that defines what every colleague should experience at the Trust, and we are now developing our next People Strategy, which will shape how we recruit, develop and retain our people through to 2030. This is a team with a clear sense of direction and senior leadership support to deliver it.

Why join us: This isn't a role where you will stand still. You will gain a varied, genuinely challenging portfolio with real autonomy in a massive, complex organisation. You are joining us at a pivotal moment as we build a world-class people function that directly impacts thousands of colleagues.

What we offer:

Competitive salary from £41,348 - £53,178 per annum, based on experience

Generous annual leave (25 days, increasing to 30 after 5 years' service + bank holidays)

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP service

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