People and OD Advisor

Description

People & OD Advisor

Location: Somerset (multi-site travel required)

Salary: £36,583 - £37,583

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Prospero Teaching are recruiting on behalf of a leading education organisation

Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a positive impact within education? We are seeking a People & OD Advisor to provide professional HR support across a group of education settings, helping leaders create a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative People Team, supporting managers with a wide range of employee relations matters while contributing to organisational development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary HR contact for allocated schools and departments.

Provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management and organisational change.

Coach and support leaders to develop effective people management skills.

Manage an employee relations caseload and support investigations and formal meetings.

Contribute to wellbeing, engagement and inclusion initiatives.

Support policy development, organisational change projects and people-focused improvements.

Deliver HR training and briefings to managers.

Analyse workforce data and identify trends, risks and opportunities.

Support compliance with safeguarding, safer recruitment and HR best practice.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.

Experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases.

Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Experience providing professional advice to managers and stakeholders.

Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.

Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365.

The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally.

Desirable

Experience within education, schools or academies.

Experience working across multiple sites.

Knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding compliance.

Experience working with trade unions.

Why Apply?

Join a values-led organisation committed to employee wellbeing and development.

Work within a supportive and collaborative People Team.

Influence positive change across a growing education organisation.

Access ongoing professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check. xjnqpsq The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Apply Now

To apply or discuss this opportunity further, please contact Prospero Teaching Bristol with your up-to-date CV.

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