Senior HR Advisor
Northstowe Learning Community, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 1DJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
August/September 2026
Closing date
27 July 2026 at 8am
Date listed
8 July 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
- £35,412.00 Annually (Actual)
Senior HR Advisor job summary
Vacancy for Senior HR Advisor
Meridian Trust - Cambridge Hub
Salary:
Grade 9, Point 24 - £35,412 (Actual Annual Salary)
Hours of work:
37 Hours
52 Weeks
We are looking for a confident and pro-active individual to join our expanding team as a Senior HR Advisor within the Cambridge Hub.
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 Cambridgeshire.
This is a field based role supporting the following schools within the hub:
Trumpington Park Primary School, Bar Hill Primary School, Histon & Impington Park Primary School, Histon & Impington Brook Primary School, Hatton Park Primary School, The Lantern Community Primary School, Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, Northstowe Learning Community, North Cambridge Academy, Ely College, Martin Bacon Academy & The Harbour School
The Opportunity
- Develop effective relationships with Principals/Headteacher and HR Officers in schools that build trust and confidence.
- Apply employment legislation knowledge and best practice to support schools in resolving issues
- Offer advice and guidance to managers in respect of all aspects of HR work e.g. recruitment, terms and conditions, pay, maternity, paternity, sickness absence, HR administration, single central record, etc
- Act as case owner for Employee Relation casework, providing high quality advice and guidance
- To support the HR Manager with complex cases: prepare paperwork (letters), set up files, act as note taker at formal disciplinary meetings, producing clear and accurate notes and advising on policy/procedure
The ideal candidate
- GCSE Level 4 or above, or equivalent, in English Language and Maths.
- Level 5 or above qualification in Human Resources or equivalent work-based experience.
- Experience handling ER casework.
- Willingness to undergo further training and development.
- 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.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Northstowe Learning Community
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- Size
- 920 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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