Trainee HR Advisor

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational charitable trust in Bolton is seeking a Trainee HR Advisor with a Level 3 CIPD qualification. In this role, you will engage in on-the-job training and collaborate closely with the HR team, helping to support decision-making with student welfare at the forefront. The position requires strong administrative skills, and while prior HR experience is desirable, it is not essential. The trust offers numerous benefits including free vaccinations, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

High quality continuous professional development

Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay

Local Government Pension Scheme access

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have experience in administrative processes and high-level ICT packages.
• Experience in HR environment is desirable.
• Must be motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Engage in on-the-job training and undertake external qualifications.
• Work closely with the HR Team and shadow senior HR staff.
• Build effective working relationships with employees in the trust.

Skills

Administrative processes

ICT packages

Multi-tasking

Education

Level 3 CIPD qualification

Job description

Overview

Post: Trainee HR Advisor (level 3 CIPD qualified). Contract Type: Permanent with a view to develop, in the long term, into a HR Advisor. Salary Range: Grade 4, SCP 10-12 (£27,694 - £28,598 FTE). Working Type: Full Time. Base: Essa Academy, Lever Edge Lane, Bolton, BL3 3HH.

Safeguarding and compliance

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.

About Northern Education Trust

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.

Role and requirements

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individual who wishes to progress and develop. It is essential that the candidate will already be qualified to a Level 3 CIPD. The ideal candidate has experience in administrative processes, can produce letters and write reports whilst using a high level of ICT packages. The individual must have the ability to multi task and manage a number of conflicting priorities. The experience of working in an administrative position is essential, and experience of working in a HR environment is desirable.

Development and responsibilities

You will develop by undertaking on the job training, as well as external relevant qualifications and training. The role will entail working closely with the HR Team, shadowing the Executive Director of HR, Senior HR Advisor and HR Advisors, regular travel will be required. You will be building effective working relationships with the employees in the trust including senior leaders and support them to secure positive outcomes for our students and putting students at the heart of all decision making.

Northern Education Trust offers

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding and recruitment

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Miss Chloe Garland, HR Advisor, at [e-mail]

Closing date: 8am, Friday 13 February 2026

Apply here: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/199456?aisId=12&rmId=3352

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