Hr Advisor jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Sawtry, Cambridgeshire

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

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

Closing Date: 29th September 2025

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 and 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.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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

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

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

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 and Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.