Senior HR Advisor

Bedford ESOL; Tresham; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Senior HR Advisor

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary up to £37,000 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join our HR and Payroll department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Senior HR Advisor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• HR Advice and Support - Deliver high-quality HR advice, support employee relations, and act as an expert in HR matters, including complex cases and strategic initiatives.
• Employee Relations Management - Manage employee relations, handle casework, provide timely advice to line managers, and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• HR Administration and Compliance - Ensure accurate administration of the employee life cycle, maintain HR records, comply with GDPR, and support HR projects and initiatives.
• Professional Development and Team Collaboration - Share best practices, contribute to team development, participate in training, and support the achievement of team objectives.
• College-Wide Responsibilities - Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion, follow health and safety requirements, and participate in college events and meetings.

About you:

• Qualifications and Experience - CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards Level 5, extensive knowledge and experience in Employee Relations, and GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Skills and Abilities - Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft, effective communication, and organizational skills.
• Values and Attributes - Commitment to college values (Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, Health & Safety), maintaining confidentiality, and promoting continuous improvement in HR practices.
• Professional Development - Self-motivated, enthusiastic, results-focused, and proactive in supporting team colleagues and participating in training and development.
• Flexibility and Compliance - Ability to travel to other college sites, adapt working hours, support college events, and maintain professional boundaries with children and young people.

Interviews to be held: 09 April 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.