HR Advisor

Bradgate Education Partnership; Syston; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-site collaboration

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Bradgate Benefits

Job summary

Bradgate Education Partnership is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our Trust HR team on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. You will provide expert advice and support to Headteachers and senior leaders across our schools, managing a diverse HR caseload with emphasis on employee relations and change management.

Reporting to the Director of HR, you will deliver training, analyse workforce data and contribute to service improvements, ensuring compliant and people-focused

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel between Trust sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to school leaders across the trust.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and absence management.
• Deliver training and guidance to leaders and managers.
• Analyse workforce data and contribute to service improvements.
• Support recruitment, wellbeing and organisational change initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

Generalist HR advisory

Employment legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Travel between sites

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Bradgate Education PartnershipPermanent37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Grade 11, Pts 27-30 (£41,259 - £44,109 per annum )Start Date: ASAPApplication Close Date: 9am, 6th November 2026Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 16th November 2026Are you an experienced HR professional with excellent knowledge of employment law and employee relations?Do you enjoy building strong relationships and providing expert advice and support to school leaders?Would you like to play a key role in delivering high-quality HR services within a dynamic and supportive team?An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join our partnership as a Senior HR Advisor on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated and growing Trust HR team, providing expert advice and support to Headteachers, senior leaders and managers across our schools. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive HR service, supporting a wide range of employment matters including employee relations, recruitment, attendance management, wellbeing and organisational change.Working closely with the Director of HR, you will help promote positive employee relations, strengthen leadership capability and contribute to the ongoing development of HR practices across the Trust. This varied and rewarding role requires a proactive and solutions-focused individual who can build strong relationships, provide practical advice and confidently manage a diverse HR caseload.As a trusted HR professional, you will support complex employee relations matters, deliver training and guidance to leaders, analyse workforce data and contribute to service improvement initiatives. In doing so, you will make a significant contribution to ensuring our schools are supported by an effective, compliant and people-focused HR function.This is an excellent time to join our Trust as we enter the next stages of our development, everyone has a significant role to play in delivering high quality education to our pupils, find out more by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.

• Have a CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent professional experience Have significant experience in a generalist HR advisory role Have strong knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice Have excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively Have access to a vehicle and the ability to travel between Trust sites where required

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack)

SAFEGUARDING

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust's shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

INCLUSION

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.