People Advisor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Advisor to join a well-established Multi-Academy Trust, supporting a group of schools. This is a varied, hands-on HR role where you’ll act as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, delivering a high-quality HR service across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll play a key role in driving consistency, supporting line managers, and contributing to a positive, inclusive working culture.
West Sussex | Multi-Site AcademiesPart-Time (30 hours per week) | Term time + additional weeksCompetitive salary + flexibility
Ready to take your HR career somewhere meaningful?
This isn’t just another HR Advisor role. This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic, people-first environment where your work genuinely makes a difference - not just to staff, but to the wider school communities they support.
You’ll join a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust where no two days are the same, and your expertise will directly influence culture, leadership, and employee experience across multiple schools.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be at the heart of the organisation - a trusted partner to leaders, bringing HR to life in a practical, impactful way:
- Leading on employee relations, confidently advising on complex cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability)
- Coaching and influencing managers to become brilliant people leaders
- Driving smarter recruitment strategies, including safer recruitment practices
- Supporting onboarding, development, and retention initiatives that truly engage staff
- Using data and insight to improve people processes and outcomes
- Supporting exciting change projects, including restructures and TUPE
- Ensuring HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and consistently
Who we’re looking for
You’re not just experienced - you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and enjoys making a real impact. You’ll bring:
- Solid HR Advisory experience with strong employee relations exposure
- Confidence handling casework and partnering with stakeholders
- CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience)
- The ability to influence, coach and challenge managers constructively
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Bonus points if you’ve worked in education or the public sector, but not essential
Why you’ll love this role
- Purpose-driven work – make a difference in education
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Flexibility built into the working pattern
- Genuine variety and autonomy in your role
- Opportunity to broaden your HR skillset across projects and strategy
Interested?
If you’re an HR Advisor ready for your next challenge -or an ambitious HR Officer ready to step up -this could be the role that takes your career to the next level.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation!
