Senior HR Advisor

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable education trust in Bolton is seeking an experienced HR professional to provide HR services to senior leaders and staff. The role involves case management, TUPE processes, and stakeholder engagement within the education sector. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and skilled in resolving HR issues effectively.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified and experienced in HR management within the education sector.
• Ability to handle disciplinary and grievance situations.
• Skills in building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior leaders with HR needs and problems.
• Lead TUPE processes and staffing restructures.
• Deliver professional HR services to staff and governors.

Skills

HR management

Project management

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Working Type: Full Time (37 hours, whole time)

Base: Essa Primary Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH

Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and suitably experienced individual for the above key position within the Trust. The ideal candidate will be a talented and innovative HR professional who can deliver a professional HR service to senior leaders, employees and governors across the Trust, supporting them to secure positive outcomes for our students.

You will take a proactive role in assisting senior leaders with their HR needs and problems through case and project management, including grievance, discipline, capability, appraisal and attendance management. You will also take the lead on whole school TUPE processes as well as any staffing restructures.

You will be CIPD qualified; Ideally you will have experience of working in the education sector and be focused on providing effective business solutions for the real challenges that leaders face. You will be able to build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels to offer education focussed solutions, putting students at the heart of all decisions.

Northern Education Trust offers:

●The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;

●The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;

●The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.

●A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;

●A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

●Free flu vaccinations

●Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 8.00am