Senior Schools HR Advisor


Location: Herefordshire – Hybrid (schools, office and home-based)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Benefits: Hybrid working, autonomy, professional development


Our client, a leading HR services provider to the education sector, is looking for a Senior Schools HR Advisor to deliver expert HR support to schools, academies and education clients.


This role offers high levels of autonomy, complex advisory work and the opportunity to influence senior leaders across multiple educational settings.


What you’ll do


*Provide expert HR advice to headteachers, governors and senior school leaders
*Lead on complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance and redundancy
*Advise on school-specific employment frameworks and regulations
*Support academy conversions and TUPE transfers
*Design and deliver HR training to education clients


You’ll act as a trusted advisor to schools, contributing to strategic decisions while ensuring compliance with employment law and safeguarding obligations.


What we’re looking for


*Strong HR advisory experience within schools or education
*In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and school staffing regulations
*Experience managing complex casework and formal hearings
*Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders
*Ability to work autonomously across multiple client sites


The ideal candidate will be decisive, commercially aware and comfortable operating in fast-paced school environments.


Why join?


*Specialist, high-impact advisory role
*Hybrid and flexible working
*Exposure to complex and strategic HR matters
*Opportunity to grow and develop within a respected HR function


Apply now to support schools in delivering effective and compliant people management.