People Advisor - Together Learning Trust based in the Brooksbank School

About the role

We're looking for a knowledgeable and proactive People Advisor to join our friendly and supportive People Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse family of schools, providing high-quality employee relations and generalist HR support.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, compliant and commercially sensible advice across a wide range of people matters including absence management, flexible working requests, probation, capability and disciplinary processes.
• Work closely with school leaders and managers to support them in managing employees fairly, consistently and inclusively.
• Support the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment law and organizational goals.
• Manage employee relations issues, including grievances, complaints, and performance concerns, in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices and policies within the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience in HR or related field, ideally with a focus on employee relations.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Desirable: CIPD qualification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification or equivalent.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive team culture.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Start date: ASAP.

Application

To apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the closing date of Friday 24 July 2026 at 9am.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.