HR Advisor

Education Experts; Sparkbrook; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks an experienced HR Advisor for a part-time position starting in January 2026. The role involves supporting recruitment efforts within a school trust. Applicants should have relevant administrative qualifications and significant experience in an educational setting, though education-specific experience is not mandatory. The position offers flexibility in working hours, with a commitment to safeguarding children in schools.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working within an education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing.
• Experience in HR roles preferred for a minimum of six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes for a specialist trust.
• Safeguard children in schools as part of your role.

Skills

Exceptional references

Experience in an office environment

Education

Relevant UK based administrative qualification

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced school HR Advisor for a specialist trust based in Birmingham, West Midlands (B12). We are supporting a well-established, friendly team with their recruitment need for a temporary HR Advisor to start in January 2026 in an interim role.

If you are an experienced HR Advisor, who is either available immediately or thinking of reaching out to discuss new job opportunities within Birmingham, West Midlands (B12) for January 2026 we would be keen to speak with you. We are a locally based, family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years’ worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions.

This office job is offered on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week) to begin immediately, with the potential to continue for the remainder of next year. You will also have the option to apply on a more direct basis. The trust are looking for an experienced HR candidate who has supported within a similar role in an office environment for a minimum of six months. Education experience is not necessary but would be advantageous. A flexible working pattern can be discussed, either as three full days (7.5 hours per day, Wednesday to Friday) or five part-time days (4.5 hours per day).

We are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following :

• A relevant UK based administrative qualification.
• Substantial experience working within an education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.

All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date : January 2026

Working hours : 22.5 hours per week (Pattern to be agreed)

Salary : £90 to £150 per day

Date posted : 08.12.25

Application closing date : (phone number removed)am

If you are looking for a HR job and are willing to work in or are local to the Birmingham, West Midlands area please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office directly