Senior HR Advisor

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust is looking for an HR Support Officer to provide first-line HR assistance to Headteachers and HR Officers within the Peterborough Hub. You will ensure effective HR practices, support recruitment, and maintain positive relationships while managing travel between sites. A driving licence is essential for the role. Attractive benefits include professional development opportunities and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on a wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths required.
• Experience of working in a school HR environment is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of HR procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line HR support for Headteachers/Principals and HR Officers.
• Ensure all Headteachers have 1 face-to-face visit each half term.
• Support HR Manager with best practice guidance implementation.
• Conduct informal audits of HR practices in schools.

Skills

Good educational background in English Language and Maths

Experience in a school HR environment

Good knowledge of HR procedures

Skilled at making and sustaining positive relationships

Job description

Overview

Location: Sawtry, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Support Staff, Grade 9, Point 24-28, Starting at £25,211 (Actual Salary)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 40 Weeks per year, 30 Hours per week

Closing Date: 29th September 2025

The Role

The Trust has an exciting opportunity to join their core HR Team within the Peterborough Hub. You will be responsible for providing first line HR support for Headteachers/Principals & HR Officers based in schools and providing a professional and efficient service to the schools in the trust. You will be required to travel between sites within their Peterborough hub so a driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact, offering advice and guidance for Principals/Headteachers and HR Officers in school in respect of all aspects of HR work e.g. recruitment, terms and conditions, pay, maternity, paternity, sickness absence, HR administration, single central record.
• In liaison with the HR Manager ensure that each Headteacher / Principal has 1 face to face visit each half term, with both HRM and SHA.
• Support HR Manager in interpreting best practice guidance to schools, that reflects Trust policies and procedures.
• Informal audits of HR practices in schools, offering advice to HR Officers in the completion of accurate files and records (ensuring effective security of both manual and computerised data).

Skills And Qualifications

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
• Experience of working in a school HR environment.
• A good knowledge of HR procedures.
• Skilled at making and sustaining positive relationships.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in.
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through their dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through their Employee Assistance Programme and other resources.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Defined benefit local government or Teachers pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

The Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Closing Date: 29th September 2025

Interviews: W/C 29th September 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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