Senior HR Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Sixth Form College is seeking a Senior HR Officer to lead a proactive, confidential HR service across the College and the Trust HR function. The postholder will act as a key link between the College and the Trust, providing expert guidance to managers and staff to ensure compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.

You will take a lead on employee relations, workforce planning, attendance management, recruitment, safeguarding compliance and organisational

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, reliable and flexible Senior HR Officer to join our team.

The Senior HR Officer will lead and deliver a comprehensive, proactive and confidential human resources service to Worcester Sixth Form College and will act as a key link between the College and the Trust HR function, supporting a consistent and collaborative approach to people management across the Trust. The postholder will provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, relevant policies and best practice.

The Senior HR Officer will take a lead role in supporting managers with employee relations matters, workforce planning, attendance management, recruitment, safeguarding compliance and organisational development. They will manage HR processes from initial concern through to resolution and will support senior leaders with formal absence, capability and conduct meetings and providing professional HR advice to facilitate effective decision-making.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm (one day 30 minutes less at the beginning or end of the day), 5 days a week with half an hour lunch break (unpaid), full year (52 weeks).

Please note the closing date for applications is noon on Monday 14th September 2026

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including two satisfactory references and a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).