HR Guidance

Nicki joined the Education HR Team in 1989, following completion of her psychology degrees and has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Employment Law. Nicki co-manages the HR team with Colin Hooker and her main responsibilities are leadership of the support, business and development functions services. She manages the provision of model policies, procedures and guidance to customers, pay and conditions issues and the training offer. Nicki has worked with the Local Government Association over the years on various projects around pay, terms and conditions and is an Advisor to the National Employers Organisation for School Teachers (NEOST).

Nicki joined the Education HR Team in 1989, following completion of her psychology degrees and has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Employment Law. Nicki co-manages the HR team with Colin Hooker and her main responsibilities are leadership of the support, business and development functions services. She manages the provision of model policies, procedures and guidance to customers, pay and conditions issues and the training offer. Nicki has worked with the Local Government Association over the years on various projects around pay, terms and conditions and is an Advisor to the National Employers Organisation for School Teachers (NEOST).

Trusted by over 12,000 schools, Juniper is the only education partner with all the answers under one roof. Providing a unique combination of education technology and specialist expertise.

Tracy's specialism is helping School Leaders manage day to day and complex HR issues ensuring that the School is legally compliant in HR Policies and Procedures. Tracy also provides Training on performance management and policies and procedures. She is CIPD qualified and worked with Schools for 10 years.

Chris Mack is the Support Team Leader, working with the Education HR team to update schools on the latest guidance and provides assistance for any daily concerns schools may have.

Debbie is an HR Consultant, having worked mainly within the NHS and healthcare, including hospitals, but also in the service industries, including construction and estates management, for over 20 years. She is a member of the Cipd.

Trusted by over 12,000 schools, Juniper is the only education partner with all the answers under one roof. Providing a unique combination of education technology and specialist expertise.

Emma has a Degree in Law and is a qualified solicitor. She left private practice to become an Employment Law Consultant in the banking sector for a number of years before joining the Education HR team as an HR Consultant in October 2012. Her current role includes drafting and updating the HR model policies, procedures, guidance and toolkits to ensure they are fit for purpose and legally compliant. Emma supports the Education HR team to ensure they are up to date with Employment Law developments and ensures the Education HR website is regularly updated. She also assists her HR advice line colleagues to respond to complex queries as they arise. Emma is an experienced trainer and she delivers a variety of programmed and bespoke training to schools, together with planning our training offer and developing new training courses. She is also a school governor at a Junior School in Brentwood.