HR Advisor

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

• Salary - SCP 18-25 £30,559 - £35,235 per annum
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2025
• Full Time
• Term time only OR all year round
• Starting ASAP

The Sapientia Education Trust (SET) was established in 2016 with the purpose of bringing like-minded schools together to work in partnership to deliver a world class education to pupils in Norfolk and Suffolk. SET currently consists of 9 secondary schools and 11 primary schools, educating over 5,500 pupils. Our schools range in size from the largest state boarding school in the UK, to several very small, rural schools and we all share the belief that high quality education is broad ranging and embraces strong extra-curricular provision and an expectation that all pupils can and should achieve. 

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor who will be responsible for supporting the HR Director & Assistant HR Director in the delivery of change programmes, restructuring and case management across the schools in the Trust. 

Do you have experience in employee relations?

Are you CIPD Level 5 Qualified or working towards this level?

Do you hold a full driving license enabling you to travel to all our schools?

Have you got experience in managing casework such as disciplinaries and grievances?

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast paced and rewarding sector?

Can you quickly build strong relationships?

If the above applies, we would love to hear from you. 

Please indicate your preferred working weeks on your application form. 

What we offer:

• A personal Pluxee account with access to high street discounts
• Flexibility on hours during the school holidays 
• The option to work from home one day per week following completion of probation
• Validium support 24/7
• Local Government Pension Scheme 

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button to be redirected to our website to apply online.

Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. 

Closing date:  Applications considered upon receipt.

Interview date:  TBC

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.