Schools HR Advisor

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions is seeking an HR Advisor to provide practical, policy-based advice to maintained schools. You will act as the first point of contact and guide managers through employee relations and organisational development matters, including collaboration with HR and OD colleagues.

The role fits a flexible arrangement with two days on-site minimum and the option to work remotely with occasional school travel.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HR/OD advice to managers.
• Experience handling employee relations casework end-to-end.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel within/outside the area when required.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted first point of contact for schools, delivering responsive HR advice.
• Coach managers through options, risks and next steps to take confident action.
• Support a varied caseload covering employee relations and organisational design.
• Collaborate with HR and support services to deliver joined-up advice and outcomes.
• Prepare information and guidance for trade union forums as needed.
• Help develop people leaders through working with HR/OD colleagues on change.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

HR systems knowledge

Problem solving

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

HR systems

Job description

About the Role

An excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact across maintained schools while supporting senior leaders with practical, trusted HR advice. Two days a week as a minimum; can work remotely with some school travel (although infrequent).

Key Responsibilities

• Be a trusted first point of contact for schools, delivering responsive, practical and high-quality HR advice on employee-related matters.
• Coach and guide managers through options, risks and next steps, helping them take confident and appropriate action.
• Support a varied caseload covering employee relations, organisational redesign and other people management matters.
• Work collaboratively with wider HR and support services, including Employee Wellbeing and Pensions, to deliver joined-up advice and positive outcomes.
• Support constructive trade union engagement by preparing clear information, data and guidance for forums.
• Help develop confident people leaders in schools by working closely with HR and OD colleagues on effective, sustainable change.

About You

• A confident HR professional with strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR/OD best practice and national or local HR policies, ideally gained within schools or another complex public sector environment.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent relevant experience, supported by a good standard of general education.
• Proven experience providing clear technical HR/OD advice to managers and supporting employee relations casework from start to finish.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise, influence and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and managers.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines, work independently and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise reports, briefings and guidance.
• Confident IT skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and HR systems.
• A genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice, with the ability to apply this in workforce and school settings.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel inside and outside the area when required.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS required.
• 2 Years References/Work History.

Why Apply?

• Make a direct contribution to schools and the communities they support.
• Work in a varied HR advisory role with meaningful employee relations and organisational development exposure.
• Join a role with an immediate start and potential to extend based on performance.
• If you are an experienced HR Advisor who can provide sound, practical advice in a fast‑paced school environment, we would welcome your application.

Diamond Blaque is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.