Senior Human Resources Advisor

Hours of work:

37 Hours

52 Weeks

We are looking for a confident and pro‑active individual to join our expanding team as a Senior HR Advisor within the Cambridge Hub.

This key role will provide and promote a high quality, professional & efficient HR service across schools within the Trust. Adhering to employment legislation and best practice. Working at operational level to ensure correct implementation of policies and procedures in designated hub of schools in and around Cambridgeshire.

This is a field based role supporting the following schools within the hub:

Trumpington Park Primary School, Bar Hill Primary School, Histon & Impington Park Primary School, Histon & Impington Brook Primary School, Hatton Park Primary School, The Lantern Community Primary School, Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, Northstowe Learning Community, North Cambridge Academy, Ely College, Martin Bacon Academy & The Harbour School

• Develop effective relationships with Principals/Headteacher and HR Officers in schools that build trust and confidence.
• Apply employment legislation knowledge and best practice to support schools in resolving issues.
• Offer advice and guidance to managers in respect of all aspects of HR work e.g. recruitment, terms and conditions, pay, maternity, paternity, sickness absence, HR administration, single central record, etc.
• Act as case owner for Employee Relation casework, providing high quality advice and guidance.
• Support the HR Manager with complex cases: prepare paperwork (letters), set up files, act as note taker at formal disciplinary meetings, producing clear and accurate notes and advising on policy/procedure.

• GCSE Level 4 or above, or equivalent, in English Language and Maths.
• Level 5 or above qualification in Human Resources or equivalent work‑based experience.
• Experience handling ER casework.
• Willingness to undergo further training and development.
• A good knowledge of employment legislation and best practice.

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in.
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

All appointments will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.