HR Advisor

MidKent College; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks an experienced HR professional to join the People Team in Gillingham. This full-time role involves providing proactive HR advice, managing recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in HR, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture. Competitive compensation offered, along with various benefits. Applications must comply with safeguarding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear People advice and guidance to managers and staff.
• Produce accurate People data and compliance monitoring.
• Support sickness absence and wellbeing management.

Skills

HR expertise

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant education and qualifications

Job description

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: People Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: MKC Training - Brompton Barracks

Compensation: £30,129 - £35,203 / year

Description

Ready to use your HR expertise to support people and shape a positive workplace culture?

As part of our People team at MKC Training, you’ll provide effective, proactive HR advice and guidance to managers and staff, supporting everything from recruitment and onboarding to absence management, employee relations and performance processes. Bring your organisation, professionalism and people‑first approach — and we’ll give you the opportunity to support high‑quality outcomes and make a real difference every day.

This role will be based at our subsidiary company MKC Training as part of the wider People Team.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clear People advice and guidance to managers and staff, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures and conditions of service.
• Produce accurate People data and management information, including compliance monitoring and three‑yearly DBS renewals.
• Support sickness absence and wellbeing management, including Bradford Factor reporting, long‑term absence tracking and Occupational Health coordination.
• Support people change and contractual processes, including maternity, paternity and other family‑related leave.
• Contribute to People projects, training delivery and shared services support to ensure an effective day‑to‑day People service.

💡 To see the full list of responsibilities, view the Job Description.

Application Requirements

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

• A full employment history from the time you left full‑time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
• Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your cooperation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Benefits

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