HR Advisor

THE CASTLE SCHOOL; Upper Morton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in England is seeking an HR Advisor to provide expert advice and support across employee relations. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, particularly in employee relations, and will be CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards). This role includes a commitment to CPD and inclusivity, as well as various employee perks. Join us to make a visible difference in the educational environment.

Benefits

Commitment to CPD and development

Local Government pension

Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell

Discounted gym membership

Dedicated counselling service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor, especially in employee relations.
• Ability to support both transactional and strategic HR activities.
• Strong collaboration skills, building credibility and trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support across employee relations.
• Ensure consistency, fairness, and a people-focused approach.
• Deliver Trust-wide HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Up-to-date knowledge of HR policies

Experience advising on employment terms

Problem-solving ability

Excellent written and verbal communication

Effective organizational skills

Confidence working independently

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Working closely with our HR Business Partners, Headteachers and other Senior Leaders across both Trusts, you'll provide expert advice and hands‑on support across a wide range of employee relations and people matters. You'll help our schools navigate HR issues with confidence, ensuring a consistent, fair and people‑focused approach. This is a varied and fast‑paced role where no two days are the same. You'll use your professional HR expertise, sound judgment and problem‑solving skills to shape proactive solutions that work in practice – not just on paper. You'll also play a part in delivering Trust‑wide HR projects and initiatives that strengthen our culture and support our staff to thrive.

You'll be CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards) with proven experience as an HR Advisor, particularly in employee relations. You'll bring:

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and GDPR compliance
• Experience advising on pay, terms, and conditions of employment
• A track record of resolving employee relations cases with clear, outcome‑focused strategies
• Ability to support both transactional and strategic HR activities
• Strong collaboration skills, building credibility and trust across all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication, handling sensitive matters with professionalism
• Effective organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail under pressure
• Problem‑solving ability and sound, evidence‑based decision‑making
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a team

If you're looking for a role where your HR skills can make a visible difference, where collaboration and innovation are encouraged, and where you'll help create great places to work and learn – we'd love to hear from you.

Castle School Education Trust (CSET) is a vibrant family of schools united by one powerful ambition: to deliver a great education for every child. CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.

Spanning four secondary and five primary schools across South Gloucestershire, we're proud of our strong track record in school improvement, rising pupil numbers, and consistently improving outcomes. Each of our schools has a distinct identity shaped by the community it serves – we celebrate that uniqueness while sharing expertise, resources, and support across the Trust. You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we work collaboratively with eleven schools from TPLT in North Somerset, with an aim to join to form Pathway Trust in the future.

You will be joining us at an exciting time, as we work collaboratively with eleven schools from TPLT in North Somerset, with an aim to join to form Pathway Trust in the future. We can offer you:

• Commitment to CPD and development of all staff including collaborative support and instructional coaching to allow employees to thrive
• Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
• Values and vision that are lived not laminated
• Open and honest culture
• Local Government pension with up to 19% Employer contributions
• Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Assurance – 3 x Death in Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dedicated counselling service