HR Advisor

DEDICATE RECRUITMENT LTD; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary school in Bromley is looking for an HR Advisor to cover maternity leave for nine months. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end recruitment and provide HR support to school leaders, ensuring employee records are accurate. CIPD Level 3 qualification and experience in a school setting are essential. This is a full-time, on-site position with a commitment of 35 hours per week throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience of HR within a school setting is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders with professional HR advice.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process.
• Keep employee records accurate and up to date.
• Conduct all required pre-employment checks.
• Assist with employee relations cases.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are seeking an efficient and professional HR Advisor for a ninemonth maternity cover, to join this dynamic secondary school, improving organisational performance and being a trusted partner to leaders across the Academy.

As HR Advisor you will be responsible for :

Support the Principaland senior leaders with professional HR advice.

Manage end-to-end recruitment — from defining roles to onboarding successful candidates.

Keep employee records accurate and up to date across all systems.

Conducting allrequired pre-employment checks.

Build strong relationships with staff, offering support and guidance when needed.

Assist HR Business Partners with employee relations cases (grievance, capability & disciplinary).

Help deliver HR and change management projects that drive continuous improvement.

On a personal note, the HR Advisor will be a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualified, bringing strong organisational skills and the natural ability to plan ahead. You will be an excellent communicator and able to build positive relationships quickly and effectively, demonstrating empathy and resilience. Experience of HR within a school setting is essential for this role.

This is a full time, on site role, working 35 hours per week, all year through.