EPM

For over 30 years, EPM has been a trusted partner to schools and trusts across the UK. We simplify HR, payroll, and operational challenges in education through accredited, award-winning services.

Our approach combines practical guidance, intuitive software, and expert support from specialists who understand the sector. With a dedicated team of over 250 professionals working exclusively in education, we support more than 2,000 schools and 160 trusts across 80 local authorities. We help leaders save time, build capacity, and stay compliant, so they can focus on what matters most: improving pupil outcomes.

Whether you’re navigating day to day challenges or planning long term change, our experts work alongside you with care, clarity, and practical insight, helping you move forward with confidence.

From HR, payroll, and pensions to safeguarding, finance, and trust growth, our flexible services are designed to meet your needs. Whether you require ad-hoc support or a fully managed annual package, we are there when you need us.

We enable school and trust leaders to:
• Create capacity – Focus on what you do best while we take care of the rest, helping you make better use of time and resources.
• Save time – Reduce workload and administrative burden with efficient processes and integrated systems.
• Improve decisions – Act with confidence using data-driven insights, practical advice, and strategic support.
• Build confidence – Partner with experienced specialists who understand education and provide clarity at every step.

Wherever you are in your journey, EPM is here to support you with reliable, flexible expertise you can trust.

Wherever you are in your journey, EPM provides the right support to help your school or trust thrive. Our services are built around three core areas: Advisory Services, Consultancy, and Software Solutions.

Our Advisory Services deliver practical, day to day support across HR and payroll, including recruitment, employee relations, and payroll management. Our Consultancy services provide strategic guidance on key priorities such as academy conversion, trust growth, and organisational change, alongside interim and additional capacity when you need it most. Our Software Solutions offer intuitive tools and advanced reporting that simplify processes, improve visibility, and drive efficiency.

By combining specialist expertise with market leading technology, we deliver a fully integrated approach that supports the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to casework, people strategy, and organisational development. Our flexible model allows you to tailor services to your needs, whether you require targeted support or a comprehensive solution.

At the heart of our offer is EPM Connect, our secure platform that brings together workforce data, reporting, and workflows in one place. With real time insights, automated alerts, and employee self-service, you can streamline administration, improve accuracy, and make confident, data informed decisions.

Supported by a dedicated team of education specialists, we act as an extension of your organisation, helping you stay compliant, build capacity, and focus on delivering the best outcomes for your pupils.

Since 1993, EPM has worked exclusively in education, supporting over 2,500 schools and 200 trusts to operate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. Our long-standing commitment to the sector goes beyond service delivery; we actively collaborate with customers, professional bodies such as CIPD and CIPP, and organisations including the Better Hiring Institute to stay ahead of regulatory change and respond to the evolving challenges facing education.

This commitment is reflected in the development of EPM Connect, our people management platform. Shaped by direct feedback from school leaders, it bridges the gap between HR technology and expert advice, combining practical support with powerful tools to deliver a seamless, end to end solution. By automating processes and centralising data, we help leaders reduce administrative burden and focus on improving pupil outcomes.
We also contribute to the wider sector through initiatives such as nEdEx, our growing education network of over 1,500 professionals. It provides a space for collaboration, shared learning, and innovation, enabling leaders to exchange best practice and tackle challenges together.

Our dedication to quality and value is further demonstrated through our appointment to multiple trusted frameworks, including Crescent Purchasing Consortium, Everything FM, and Bloom, giving schools confidence in their procurement decisions.

At EPM, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as an extension of your team, empowering education leaders to drive meaningful, lasting improvement within their organisations and across the sector.