People & HR Advisor - Employee Relations

London South East Academies Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

London South East Academies Trust is seeking a proactive People Advisor to join the Trust People Team. The role supports managers and staff across the college, guiding them through recruitment, performance management and employee relations, with travel across sites and a base in the Orpington office.

You will manage HR/ER cases, coach managers, and ensure consistent policy application in line with current employment law. A fast-paced environment and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, and absence management.
• Maintain accurate HR/ER case records and track progress within the HR team.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, TUPE transfers, and performance management processes.
• Drive college-wide recruitment initiatives and participate in recruitment activities, from candidate selection to onboarding.
• Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing, and safety, using resources such as the Occupational Health provider and Employee Assistance Program.
• Assist in developing HR policies and ensuring compliance with HR best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

HR software

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR software

Job description

London South East Academies Trust is seeking a proactive People Advisor to join the Trust People Team. The role supports managers and staff across the college, guiding them through recruitment, performance management and employee relations, with travel across sites and a base in the Orpington office.

You will manage HR/ER cases, coach managers, and ensure consistent policy application in line with current employment law. A fast-paced environment and strong communication are essential.