HR Advisor

DEDICATE RECRUITMENT LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary school in the City of London is seeking an HR Advisor for a nine-month maternity cover. This full-time role involves providing professional HR support to leaders, managing recruitment, and assisting with employee relations cases. The ideal candidate will have a minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification and experience in HR within an educational environment. Strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities are essential. This position operates on-site for 35 hours per week throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification required.
• Strong organisational skills to plan ahead effectively.
• Experience in HR specifically within educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal and senior leaders with HR advice.
• Manage recruitment from defining roles to onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records across systems.
• Conduct pre-employment checks.
• Build supportive relationships with staff.
• Assist HR Business Partners with employee relations cases.
• Help deliver HR projects for continuous improvement.

Skills

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Experience in HR within a school setting

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 Principle and 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.

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