Senior HR Advisor

About the role
The role is based at one of the cluster Academies and entails working and attending meetings at our academies throughout the area. You will also attend our Head Office in Loughborough (usually one day per week). Dependant on operational needs within the Academies/Head Office, some home working may be available.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year – permanent role.

Salary & Benefits 

• NJC23 – NJC27 (£33,366-£37,035 per annum)
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : holiday discounts : cinema tickets : restaurant booking discounts : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for 

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards this) or equivalent level of experience
• Previous experience of working in an HR environment
• Successful delivery of HR advice and support to senior managers
• Ability to challenge and influence senior managers, Principals and colleagues as appropriate
• Risk management and assessment in delivery of advice/support and addressing staffing issues
• Commitment to the performance management culture with the ability to set high standards, deliver objectives and challenge, influence and negotiate with managers and staff appropriately
• Desire to contribute to the development of recruitment and selection processes and innovation towards retention of staff
• Basic knowledge of employment legislation and professional development
• Understanding of the change management processes
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment dealing with numerous work tasks/areas simultaneously
• Ability to respond to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of priorities
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to enable work deployment across all areas including academies
• Data analysis and interpretation, experience with Excel
• Coaching / mentoring
• IT skills
• Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, ability to listen, influence, persuade and negotiate effectively with people at all levels
• Problem solving with the ability to find innovative solutions
• Time management/prioritisation
• Self motivated and resilient
• Team worker / collaborative working ethos
• Ability to travel to academies throughout the wide, rural designated area eg driving licence, access to vehicle, etc. and to other academies across the Trust when required

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

Please note this role is also being advertised under some of our other schools, but you will only need to apply once.

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

Closing Date for applications 8 December 2024

Interview date to be confirmed 

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.