Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) – Full time (37 hours)

Aquinas College; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquinas College in Stockport is seeking a Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) to lead the HR team and own day-to-day HR processes on a full-time basis (37 hours). This role focuses on employee relations, safeguarding, staff systems, and safer recruitment in line with KCSIE frameworks, reporting to the Director of Personnel.

The appointment is on the Sixth Form Colleges Association salary scale (£35,395 – £39,957 FTE) with emphasis on operational excellence and safeguarding welfare of

Qualifications

• Dynamic and experienced HR professional with a passion for operational excellence
• Ability to manage a team and take full operational ownership of day-to-day HR processes
• Experience in handling general employee relations casework and managing administrative workflows
• Maintain staff systems and ensure compliance with safer recruitment policies and KCSIE frameworks

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of day-to-day HR processes.
• Manage the core Human Resources team and keep transactional workflows moving smoothly.
• Handle general employee relations casework and lead administrative workflows.
• Maintain SCR in line with KCSIE and keep safer recruitment policies up to date.
• Work with the Director of Personnel to release their time for long-term culture, development and governance.

Job description

Aquinas is a thriving Catholic Sixth Form College in Stockport with over 2500 students. The college wishes to appoint to the following support staff post to start as soon as possible.

Senior Human Resources Advisor (Generalist) – Full time (37 hours)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for operational excellence and the ability to manage a team.

You will take full operational ownership of our day-to-day HR processes, stepping in to manage the core Human Resources team and keep our transactional workflows moving smoothly. This is a crucial position where you will manage general employee relations casework, lead and manage our administrative workflows, and maintain our staff systems. By taking complete ownership of the daily operations, you will work closely with the Director of Personnel, to release their time to focus on long-term institutional culture, development, and board governance.

You will provide and manage a high quality and cost-effective HR provision for the whole college, ensuring absolute compliance with safer recruitment policies and promoting best practice, including the daily operational integrity of the Single Central Record (SCR) in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) frameworks.

Salary scale Points 18-22 £35,395 – £39,957 FTE – depending on qualifications, skills and experience

The above appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff salary scale as specified.

Candidates must be innovative, enthusiastic and must meet the appropriate person specification. As a college committed to equal opportunities, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The college and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a Disclosure Application of the appropriate level to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Also, as part of due diligence, the college will carry out an online search on any shortlisted candidate.

Closing date for completed applications: 9am (morning) Thursday 12th November 2026.