Job Summary
People Advisor
‘Providing an inspirational, outstanding Catholic education for all the children and young people in our schools.’
Honourable purpose / Respect / Co-operation/ Compassion/ Stewardship
Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust
Tel: 01625 643039
E-mail: [email protected]
‘A family of schools who work together, share together and care together.”
Salary: £31,537 - £34,434
Hours: 37
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time and Full Year. (Part time hours would be considered)
Reporting to: HR Director
Closing Date: 14th August
Interviews to confirmed
The Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated People Advisor to provide professional HR support to Headteachers, School Office Managers and leaders across our schools in Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Shrewsbury. As this is a multi-site role requiring frequent travel between schools, applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Trust's schools and hold a full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people professional to join our growing central People Team as People Advisor. The successful applicant will initially work across existing schools in the area providing HR support to schools. As the Trust continues to expand, the role will evolve to support additional schools across the Trust.
The post holder will be an experienced HR professional with a proven track record of providing high-quality generalist HR advice and support across a range of people management matters. They will have relevant HR qualifications or equivalent professional experience. The role will involve providing timely and accurate HR advice to Headteachers and school-based managers, supporting the implementation of HR policies and procedures, assisting with employee relations casework, recruitment, attendance management and HR information reporting.
The post holder will work collaboratively with school leaders to ensure compliance with employment legislation, Trust policies and safer recruitment practices, whilst promoting best practice in people management. They will establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Trust and identify, develop and deliver training and guidance to school leaders and administrative staff to build management capability and support consistent HR practice.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary and option to join the Local Government Pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities to further enhance your career
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including access to high street discounts
The successful candidate will:
· Hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification as a minimum (Level 5 or working towards would be advantageous).
· Be able to work independently and with initiative
· Have excellent communication skills
· Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft programmes such as Excel and Word.
· Have a professional manner and be flexible in their approach
· Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel regularly between Trust schools
To Apply:
Please apply using the application form which can be found at www.olhoc.org.uk, please see the application form notes to applicants, and complete the following; application form, consent to obtain references, rehabilitation of offenders form and recruitment monitoring form CV applications cannot be accepted.
We understand and want to support a healthy work – life balance, we welcome applications from candidates who require flexibility.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people.
Applications should be sent to the People Director on the following email. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Neil McCurrie, HR Director, [email protected]
Our Lady Help of Christians is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check with Child Barred List check.
All posts are offered subject to agreement to sign the Catholic Education Service contract of employment with Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Academy Trust. We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community. This role is not reserved and there is no requirement for the post holder to be a practising Catholic but should uphold our principles and values in all aspects of their employment.
Pay: £31,537.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
