Human Resources Advisor

Alleyn's School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South London is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their professional support team in January 2026. The role focuses on managing employee relations cases and supporting HR projects aimed at enhancing service delivery. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree, be CIPD qualified (Level 5+), and have strong expertise in employee relations, especially in educational settings. The school champions diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Must have strong Employee Relations expertise in handling complex cases.
• Experience in the education sector or with Trade Unions is a plus.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of employee relations cases.
• Support the development and roll out of standardized HR policies.
• Participate in the delivery of HR projects within operational teams.

Skills

Collaboration

Employee Relations expertise

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

CIPD qualified (Level 5+)

Tools

HR management systems

Job description

Alleyn's School based in Dulwich, South London, are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the enthusiastic and professional support team in January 2026.

The successful candidate will be a natural collaborator and mentor. They will have comprehensive experience of the full spectrum of employee relations, and they will enjoy contributing to change, aimed at developing our HR service, thus contributing to driving the wider school forward.

The focus of the role will be to lead on a range of ER cases, play an active role in the delivery of HR projects within the operational teams, and support with the development and roll out of standardised and centralised policy, process and associated template documentation.

This is a really exciting time to join the Alleyn’s HR team; we are in the process of finalising the school’s new People Strategy, we have just implemented a new HR management system and are working on numerous projects to streamline and better our service.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree or equivalent experience, CIPD qualified (Level 5+) with strong Employee Relations expertise, including handling complex cases and processes. Experience in education or working with Trade Unions is a plus. The candidate should bring excellent organisational, communication, and project management skills, along with a collaborative approach and proficiency in HR systems.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Alleyn’s is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Alleyn’s welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the school is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.