HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Fixed term: Starting August 2026 expected for 12 months
Full Time, 40 hours per week all year round (Flexibility across Monday to Saturday)
We would also welcome applications from those seeking a part time role or job share.
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 plus benefits (including fee remission)
Closing Date: 31/05/2026
The Role
We are seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our dedicated team and support all three schools within the Monkton Family. Reporting to the Director of People, you will take the lead in coaching Line Managers on people issues, striving for best practices, and mentoring junior HR team members.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Advisory & Coaching: Advise departmental managers on all people-related matters in line with employment law.
- Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from creating job descriptions to onboarding, while working to reduce business costs.
- Employee Relations: Proactively manage absence levels and long-term sickness cases.
- Strategy & Projects: Design and implement reward and benefit policies, as well as staff wellbeing programmes.
- Compliance: Maintain and audit the Single Central Register and ensure all recruitment checks are carried out effectively.
- Training: Design and deliver training for managers across the school.
About You
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a desire to build relationships at every level of the organisation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent Certificate in Personnel Practice.
- Proven ability in employment legislation and/or reward strategies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- An analytical approach to problem-solving and the ability to interpret KPI data.
- IT literate with a high level of commitment and flexibility.
For further information, please take a look at our candidate information pack
Safeguarding
Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.
How to apply
You should submit your application form and letter of application by clicking on the 'Application Page' button at the bottom of this web page. Alternatively you should write to the HR department ([email protected]) enclosing a letter of application, fully completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of your qualifications and experience.
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.
For more information please call us on 01225 721181.