We are delighted that our Trust HR Team has been shortlisted for the HR Team of the Year – Public or Third Sector category in the Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards 2025. This recognition celebrates teams whose work has had a transformative and positive impact on their organisation – and our HR colleagues have done just that.
Over the past year, the team has delivered a series of projects which has driven improvements across recruitment, retention, and professional development. Their work has streamlined processes, delivered cost savings, and enhanced the employee experience, all while maintaining a strong focus on collaboration, communication, and mutual respect.
Carlton Academy Trust CEO, Adrian Kneeshaw, said:
“Being shortlisted for this award is a fantastic acknowledgement of the HR team’s dedication, creativity, and commitment to our people. They play a crucial role in making the Trust a great place to work, and I’m incredibly proud of what they have achieved.”
This recognition follows last year’s shortlistings at the same awards, where the HR team were shortlisted for the Transformational Change Award and the Trust’s Finance team for the Purpose Beyond Profit Award. Read more on that here: Carlton Academy Trust shortlisted for Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards – Carlton Academy Trust
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 23 October 2025 at The Royal Armouries in Leeds.