Human Resources Advisor

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

LGPS Pension

Job summary

St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support schools and central team with expert HR guidance across employee relations and people management. The role involves advising Headteachers and leaders, handling casework, and ensuring compliance with employment law and Trust policies.

Knowledge of school terms is a plus. The role offers a salary band and excellent CPD, with opportunities across 25 academies in the Trust family.

Qualifications

• Provide expert HR advice across employee relations and people management matters.
• Support safeguarding procedures and Single Central Record maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to academies across employee relations matters (capability, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, restructuring).
• Support compliance with legislation and policies, delivering pragmatic HR advice.
• Assist in monitoring the HR Service Level Agreement (SLA) and KPIs.
• Maintain safeguarding procedures and data accuracy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

HR advice

Employee relations

Discretion & confidentiality

Policy interpretation

Education

HR qualification (CIPD/equivalent)

Tools

HR systems

Job description

We are proud to deliver an outstanding centralised HR service to colleagues across our schools and central team, supporting our shared mission of providing exceptional education and opportunities for all young people.

We are seeking a motivated and professional HR Advisor to join our dedicated People Team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work closely with Headteachers and senior leaders, providing expert HR advice and support across a range of employee relations and people management matters.

You will be involved in all aspects of HR casework, delivering a proactive, customer-focused service both remotely and in person. Ensuring compliance with employment law, Trust policies and best practice, you will play a key role in supporting our academies to create positive and productive working environments.

Previous experience of working within the education sector is not essential; however, knowledge of school terms and conditions would be highly advantageous.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Provide advice and support to academies across a wide range of employee relations matters, including capability, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, restructuring, safeguarding, dignity at work, equality, diversity, sickness absence and other attendance-related cases, escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Support academies in ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies, delivering consistent and pragmatic HR advice.
• Assist in the delivery and monitoring of the HR Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring a high-quality and value-for-money service.
• Support the maintenance of safeguarding procedures, including the Single Central Record, helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
• Review and verify contractual variations and other employment-related changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build effective working relationships with leaders and colleagues across the Trust, providing a responsive and professional service.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality at all times.

About You

• You will be an experienced HR professional with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, capable of managing a varied workload and building positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• While experience within the education or charitable sector would be beneficial, it is your ability to provide trusted advice, work with integrity, make sound decisions and foster strong partnerships that will be key to your success.
• Most importantly, you will share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing and diverse Trust, and to help shape the future of Catholic education, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• A salary of £33,119 - £36,581 per annum, Band 5, Scale points 19 - 24
• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with generous employer contributions.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

The St. Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brings together 25 Catholic schools comprising of 20 primary schools and 5 secondary schools serving diverse communities across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Derby City, Staffordshire, and Stockport. United in our Catholic mission, we are committed to delivering excellence in education, rooted in faith, compassion, and service.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Lucy Quach, HR Manager, on 07599 110843 or [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Monday 12 October 2026 at 9.00 am