Senior HR Adviser

Cockburn Multi Academy Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Adviser to enhance employee relations and promote wellbeing. The successful candidate will exhibit outstanding communication skills and flexibility, ensuring a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. This role offers competitive pay and career development opportunities alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Funding for HR qualifications

27 days of annual leave

Flexible working options

Pension scheme enrollment

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in HR roles, preferably within educational settings.
• Commitment to the ethos of the Trust.
• Willingness to subscribe to staff wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage employee relations.
• Facilitate communication between staff and management.
• Contribute to HR policy development.

Skills

Proactive team member

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Flexibility and solution-focused

Education

Level 5/7 CIPD HR qualification

Job description

Post: Senior HR Adviser

Required: ASAP/ Sept 2025

Pay scale and salary: PO1/PO2 depending on experience (£37,035 – £41,511 per annum FTE)

Hours of work: Flexible from 30 hours up to 37 hours a week

Contract: Permanent subject to successful probation period - All year round

Location: Trust Central Team based at Cockburn School

If you are passionate about people and positively influencing the lives of children and young people, this is the role for you:

The right candidate will:

be a proactive, flexible, solution focused team member
be an inclusive team player with outstanding communication skills
have the ability to build good relationships and understand the importance of good employee relations
subscribe to the ethos of the Trust and go the extra mile in terms of time and commitment to achieve the very best outcomes
In return, we can offer:

funding and support for a level 5/7 CIPD HR qualification
attractive annual leave entitlement of 27 days rising to 32 after 5 years’ and bank holidays
flexible/hybrid working in academy holidays
career development
supportive, approachable and experienced colleagues
a Trust that makes staff wellbeing a priority
Why join us:

Competitive rates of pay
A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program
Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension
Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
A range of working patterns dependent on role/ level
Access to cover pool/Flexible day
Access to Blue Light Card
Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
Free Onsite parking
Access to gym facilities on some sites
Regular wellbeing and social activities
Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
Access to a range of discounts
If you think you have the passion, energy and drive to be part of the Cockburn Multi-academy Trust’s journey to excellence, we really want to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please get in contact on 0113 2719962 or email [e-mail]. You are welcome to come visit, meet the team and see what we have to offer.

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.


This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of CYP and uphold their professional responsibility.


This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.