HR Advisor

Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi Academy Trust, Southwell, NG25 0JH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September or earlier

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,434.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (FTE)

HR Advisor job summary

HR Advisor

Hay Band A (£34,434 - £39,152)

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours all year round (term time only will be considered)

Location: Jubilee House, Southwell, Nottinghamshire (A hybrid working arrangement is in place)

Starting date - September or earlier.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join SNMAT’s growing HR & Payroll Team, providing support to our 24 partner academies. As an HR Advisor, you will deliver professional advice and guidance to leaders on policies and procedures, complex casework and other HR related matters. You will be responsible for the strategic and proactive case management of long- and short-term sickness absences and advising on a range of other employee relation cases.

At SNMAT we can offer:

An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the young people in our Trust by providing exceptional support to headteachers, senior leaders and colleagues.

An opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding in the field of Education HR.

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Access to a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

A hybrid approach to working.

We are looking for an individual who:

Has experience of providing advice to managers and senior leaders on a range of HR issues.

Has experience of managing their own case load, from end to end.

Willing to attend onsite visits.

Demonstrates an aptitude to think creatively and flexibly to resolve issues.

Is confident, knowledgeable and able to adapt their style to a range of different audiences.

Wishes to develop their skills and knowledge further and is committed to their own continuous improvement.

Works well in a team and can make a positive contribution.

Although it would be useful, it is not essential that you have experience in the field of Education, as training will be provided. What is important is that you have HR advisory skills, resilience, and a positive outlook in this fast paced and challenging environment.

The job description and application form are available via the SNMAT website. https://www.snmat.org.uk

If you require any further information or for an informal discussion, please contact the HR & Payroll Manager by e-mail at jo.smith@snmat.org.uk or telephone: 07719329795

Closing date - 9:00 a.m. 5th May 2026

Interview - 12th May 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Diocese Of Southwell And Nottingham Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/diocese-of-southwell-and-nottingham-multi-academy-trust

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