Talent & People Partner

Location:Lisbon, PT Date: 22 Jan 2026 Application closing date: Interviews on going Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies. ROLE SUMMARY: The Talent & People Partner is a strategic and operational role that sits at the intersection of talent acquisition and HR Business Partnering, playing a critical part in enabling Inspired's schools to attract, retain, and develop exceptional people. This role goes beyond recruitment delivery, acting as a trusted advisor to school leaders and key stakeholders on all people-related matters that impact performance, culture, and long-term success. Working in close partnership with School Leadership Teams, HR Operations, and the wider Inspired global HR community, the Talent & People Partner supports workforce planning, organisational growth, and leadership effectiveness. The role requires a strong understanding of both business and people priorities, balancing hands-on execution with advisory responsibility, and ensuring that people practices are aligned with Inspired's values, safeguarding standards, and local employment legislation. Based at the Head Office in Alfragide, Portugal, this position is central to building strong, engaged, and high-performing teams across the organisation. The Talent & People Partner plays a key role in shaping the employee experience, supporting change and growth initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement of talent and people processes across Inspired's schools. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Partner with School Leaders and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and deliver effective recruitment solutions Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a consistent, fair, and high-quality candidate experience Proactively source talent and build pipelines for current and future hiring needs Act as a trusted People Partner, providing day-to-day HR advice to leaders on employee relations, performance management, engagement, and employee lifecycle matters Support managers in navigating people challenges with confidence and consistency Collaborate with HR Operations and global HR teams to ensure alignment with policies, frameworks, and best practices Ensure smooth onboarding and integration of new hires in partnership with schools and HR teams Maintain accurate records in recruitment and HR systems and monitor key people metrics Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements, internal policies, and local employment legislation Contribute to continuous improvement of talent and people processes THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: A degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Communications, or a related field Proven experience in talent acquisition, with exposure to HR generalist or HR Business Partner responsibilities Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels Excellent communication skills in English and Portuguese Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and HR platforms Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine passion for people and education Experience in an international or education environment is an advantage but not essential SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Visit our careers site for more information;