People Adviser

Suffolk Jobs Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational organization in England seeks a People Adviser to support HR efforts across multiple schools. The role involves providing HR advice, supporting an HRIS implementation, and developing relationships with leaders. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD Level 3 qualification and strong people skills. The position is part-time, with flexible hours considered. Competitive salary offered within a safe and nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to engage in professional development.
• Experience in employee relations.
• Experience in education or the public sector is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted HR advice on employee relations.
• Support the full employee lifecycle.
• Help implement a new HRIS.
• Support change and collaborate on projects.
• Visit schools and work from home.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

People Skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• Address: The Active Learning Trust Central Team - North Suffolk NR33 0RZ
• Salary: £17,113 - £18,257 per annum (£28,142 - £30,024 pro rata)
• Hours: Part Time. 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, (alternative flexible working arrangements will be considered)
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7735
  
  
  

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real impact? The Active Learning Trust is on an exciting growth journey, and you could be part of it!

We are expanding our Trust People Team and looking for a passionate, motivated, and forward-thinking People Adviser to help support our incredible 1,500 employees across what will soon be 21 schools in our thriving Multi Academy Trust.

This isn’t just another HR job. As a People Adviser, you will play a key role in shaping how we support, grow, and develop our people.

You will be:

• providing trusted HR advice across a wide range of employee relations matters
• working closely with school leaders to support the full employee lifecycle
• helping with the ongoing implementation of our brand-new HRIS
• supporting change, and collaborating on trust-wide projects
• visiting schools primarily in North Suffolk/South Norfolk, with occasional travel further afield and working from home too!
  
  
  

You will be mentored by one of our experienced People Partners, giving you the guidance and space to grow as a people professional.

This is the perfect role if you are looking to develop your HR expertise in a meaningful way.

We are looking for someone:

• With CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience) and ready to take on further professional development.
• Who thrives on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• With excellent people skills, able to build strong relationships, influence, and communicate effectively.
  
  
  

Experience in education or the public sector is a bonus but what really matters is your passion for people and your drive to make a difference.

If you are a highly motivated and super-organised HR professional who’s ready to challenge the status quo, explore new ways of working, and truly support those who shape young minds, we would love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Please feel free to contact Elaine Hammond, Director of People by emailing: [e-mail] , or Dawn Carver, People Partner: [e-mail]

To find out more, please visit our website (My New Term)

Closing date: 12 pm, 5 September 2025.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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