HR Advisor

Job description

HR Advisor

Salary or Hourly Rate

£34,434 - £39,152

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Work Base

Jubilee House, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0JH

Additional Documents Instance 1

Additional Documents Instance 1

Closing Date

14 September 2026 09:00

Contract: all year round (term time only will be considered)
Starting date - October or earlier.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join SNMAT's growing HR & Payroll Team, providing support to our 24 partner academies. As an HR Advisor, you will deliver professional advice and guidance to leaders on policies and procedures, complex casework and other HR related matters. You will be responsible for the strategic and proactive case management of long- and short-term sickness absences and advising on a range of other employee relation cases.

At SNMAT we can offer:

• An opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the young people in our Trust by providing exceptional support to headteachers, senior leaders and colleagues.
• An opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding in the field of Education HR.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A hybrid approach to working.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience of providing advice to managers and senior leaders on a range of HR issues.
• Has experience of managing their own case load, from end to end.
• Willing to attend onsite visits.
• Demonstrates an aptitude to think creatively and flexibly to resolve issues.
• Is confident, knowledgeable and able to adapt their style to a range of different audiences.
• Wishes to develop their skills and knowledge further and is committed to their own continuous improvement.
• Works well in a team and can make a positive contribution.

Although it would be useful, it is not essential that you have experience in the field of Education, as training will be provided. What is important is that you have HR advisory skills, resilience, and a positive outlook in this fast paced and challenging environment.

The job description and application form are available via or the

If you require any further information or for an informal discussion, please contact the HR & Payroll Manager by e-mail at or telephone: 07719329795

Closing date - 9:00 am 14 September 2026
Interview - WC 21 September 2026

SNMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining the academy to share the same ethos. All candidates are subject to safer recruitment procedures. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.