Trust Human Resources Advisor

Excellent Terms and Conditions - We are committed to maintaining (or bettering) national terms and conditions for teachers and support staff. This includes automatic pay progression within pay scales for teachers who meet teacher standards and their appraisal objectives and a minimum of 27 days of annual leave for support staff.

Hybrid Working - Central Team staff are able to regularly work from home alongside working in schools and the LDST Hub.

Continuing Professional Development - All support staff can apply for fully-funded apprenticeships up to degree level. Teachers can undertake NPQs with us as a proud Church of England delivery partner.

Leadership Pathways - We have a wealth of development opportunities that are open to colleagues across our Trust and are exceptionally proud of our very high levels of internal promotion.

Annual Trust Wide Conference - For all colleagues to celebrate and learn together.

Collaboration - Regular networking opportunities across our 14 networks for different staff groups.

In house support - Our Central Team provides direct help and guidance on all education and corporate matters.

Trust Wellbeing Group - Exploring and implementing new and innovative initiatives to support our colleagues to be happy and healthy in work.

Able to evidence experience of working at the relevant level, including responsibility for organising recruitment, absence management, advising on HR policy, and relevant employee relations casework.

- Understanding of relevant policy, procedure, employment law and good practice in relation to HR, along with the ability to assess implications and articulate risk.

- A confident user of Microsoft Office and experience of working with an HR Management Information System

- Experience of HR in an education setting

- Knowledge of Keeping Children Safe in Education

- Knowledge of School Teacher's Pay and Conditions (Burgundy Book)

- Knowledge of Local Government Terms and Conditions (Green Book)

- Excellent written/verbal and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to use own initiative.

- Confident to coach and appropriately challenge.

- Able to build strong working relationships with, and influence others.

- Able to plan and prioritise work to deliver on time and to a high standard in a fast-paced environment.

- Accuracy and strong attention to detail.

- Suitability to work in environments with children.

- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and integrity at all times.

- Ability to liaise with other members of staff in a professional manner.

- Ability to work constructively as part of a team or individually.

- Ability to follow procedures and ensure these are implemented fairly and accurately.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

- Ability to relate to colleagues.

- Ability to deal with problems in a positive and systematic manner.

- Ability to explain information clearly and simply.

- Professional telephone manner

- A role model who understands and is committed to the Trust's values.

- Ability to use professional judgement.

- Excellent personal organisation and self-motivation, commitment, reliability, and trustworthiness.

- Flexibility to respond to the needs of the organisation.

- Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.

- Ability to be supportive.

- Professionalism and resilience.

- Willingness to reflect upon their experiences and practice in a critical and constructive manner.

- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

- Have successfully completed Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 3 or equivalent experience.

- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 5 qualified or willingness to achieve this in the future.

- A commitment to ongoing personal development and willingness to undertake appropriate training.

- Access to own transport which can be used for work purposes.