Senior HR Advisor

Eteach International; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bradgate Benefits package

Job summary

Bradgate Education Partnership is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join the Trust HR team on a permanent basis. You will advise Headteachers and senior leaders, support employment relations, recruitment, attendance, wellbeing and organisational change across multiple schools.

The role requires CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent, strong knowledge of employment legislation, and the ability to travel between Trust sites. A vehicle is desirable and the position is based in Leicester.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel between Trust sites where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to Headteachers, senior leaders and managers across schools.
• Deliver a high-quality, responsive HR service and support diverse employment matters.
• Support employee relations, recruitment, attendance, wellbeing and change initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data and contribute to service improvements within the Trust.
• Deliver training and guidance to leaders and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

CIPD Level 5+

Generalist HR advisory

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Vehicle ownership

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

# Senior HR AdvisorEmployer: Bradgate Education PartnershipLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 11, Pts 27-30 (£41,259 - £44,109 per annumPosted: 8th October 2026Expires: 6th November 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1578702* Share :* Print**Bradgate Education Partnership****Permanent****37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year****Grade 11, Pts 27-30 (£41,259 - £44,109 per annum )****Start Date:** ASAP**Application Close Date: 9am, 6th November 2026****Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 16th November 2026***Are you an experienced HR professional with excellent knowledge of employment law and employee relations?**Do you enjoy building strong relationships and providing expert advice and support to school leaders?**Would you like to play a key role in delivering high-quality HR services within a dynamic and supportive team?*An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional to join our partnership as a Senior HR Advisor on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dedicated and growing Trust HR team, providing expert advice and support to Headteachers, senior leaders and managers across our schools. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive HR service, supporting a wide range of employment matters including employee relations, recruitment, attendance management, wellbeing and organisational change.Working closely with the Director of HR, you will help promote positive employee relations, strengthen leadership capability and contribute to the ongoing development of HR practices across the Trust. This varied and rewarding role requires a proactive and solutions-focused individual who can build strong relationships, provide practical advice and confidently manage a diverse HR caseload.As a trusted HR professional, you will support complex employee relations matters, deliver training and guidance to leaders, analyse workforce data and contribute to service improvement initiatives. In doing so, you will make a significant contribution to ensuring our schools are supported by an effective, compliant and people-focused HR function.This is an excellent time to join our Trust as we enter the next stages of our development, everyone has a significant role to play in delivering high quality education to our pupils, find out more by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.**The ideal candidate will:**• Have a CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent professional experience• Have significant experience in a generalist HR advisory role• Have strong knowledge of current employment legislation and HR best practice• Have excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively• Have access to a vehicle and the ability to travel between Trust sites where required**In return we offer:**• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack)**Applications**To apply for this position:1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy2. Apply using the online application form3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the positionWe look forward to receiving your application!**ACCESSIBILITY...****If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.****SAFEGUARDING...****Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.**