Senior HR Advisor

Crosshall Junior School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7GG

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 March 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: £31,196.00 Annually (Actual)

Senior HR Advisor job summary

Vacancy for Senior HR Adviser

Salary:

Grade 9, Point 24

£31,196 Actual Annual Salary (£35,412 FTE)

Hours of work:

37 Hours a week

40 weeks a year

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Senior HR Adviser within our Core HR Team. This key role will provide and promote a high quality, professional & efficient HR service across schools within the Trust. Adhering to employment legislation and best practice. Working at operational level to ensure correct implementation of policies and procedures in designated hub of schools in and around Bedfordshire.

This is a term time + 10 days position, field based between the following schools:

Crosshall Junior School, Crosshall Infant School,Oakley Primary School, Great-Ouse Primary School, Harold Primary Academy, Lincroft Academy, Weldon Village Academy, Sharnbrook Academy, The Ferrers School & Stratton School

The Opportunity

• Develop effective relationships with Principals/Headteacher and HR Officers in schools that build trust and confidence.
• Offer advice and guidance to managers in respect of all aspects of HR Work
• To undertake informal audits of HR practices in schools, offering advice to HR Officers in the completion of accurate files and records (ensuring effective security of both manual and computerised data).
• To support HR Officer in schools to effectively perform their roles.

The ideal candidate

• Experience of working in a school HR environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Level 5 or above qualification in Human Resources or equivalent work-based experience.
• Experience of handling ER casework
• A good knowledge of employment legislation and best practice.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 8.00am on 16th March 2026

Interviews will be held on: 19th March 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

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

Crosshall Junior School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to our school to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to DBS clearance and two positive references.

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 Crosshall Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crosshall Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crosshall-junior-school

Crosshall Junior School is a co-educational day school catering for students between the ages of seven and eleven. Set in attractive grounds, the school is situated in Eaton Ford, St Neots and serves the surrounding community.

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