HR Advisor

Academy: Trust Central

Category: Central Services HR/Payroll

Start Date: February 2026

Closing Date: Fri, Jan 2, 2026

Job Weeks: All Year Round

Hours: 37 hours per week

Type: Fixed Term, Full Time

Job Reference: DEC

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale I: £37,280 to £39,152 per annum

Fixed Term: until April 2027

Full Time: 37 hours per week

Start Date: February 2026

Ready to take your HR career to the next level and make a difference through people?

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor who's ready to make an impact - combining professional expertise with a passion for people. At Inspiration Trust, no two days are the same: one day you might be advising a school leader on a complex case, the next you're developing training or supporting a Trust-wide project that shapes the future of education in our region.

You'll join a collaborative, forward-looking team where innovation, professional growth and making a difference are all part of the job.

If you are you an experienced HR professional ready to make a real impact in education Inspiration Trust is seeking a proactive and solutions-focused HR Advisor to join our Central Services team in Norwich, supporting academies across our Trust with expert HR advice, case management, and people development.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work across a diverse group of schools. You'll provide trusted support to school leaders and managers, ensuring our people policies, practices and culture help every member of staff - and in turn every student - to thrive.

You'll work mainly from our central offices in Norwich, which will be relocating to new, modern facilities in Cringleford on the outskirts of the city in early 2026. The role involves regular travel to our academies across Norfolk and North Suffolk, with flexibility for occasional home working.

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the "Planning your application" section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

What You'll Be Doing

As HR Advisor, you'll play a key part in delivering professional, people-focused HR services across the Trust. Your role will include:

Providing proactive, practical HR advice and guidance to leaders and line managers.

Supporting casework on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, and capability issues.

Leading on the implementation of HR policies and supporting the delivery of training sessions.

Managing HR data, dashboards, and payroll changes with accuracy and in line with GDPR.

Promoting equality, diversity, wellbeing, and best practice across all HR functions.

Supporting workforce planning, organisational change, and projects that improve how we work.

Helping ensure safeguarding and compliance requirements are met, including DBS and Single Central Record accuracy.

About You

You'll be someone who combines sound HR knowledge with a genuine passion for supporting people. You enjoy variety, build strong working relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll have experience working within medium to large organisations, where you've navigated complex structures and collaborated across teams to deliver effective HR solutions.

Essential:

CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards with relevant experience)

At least 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role

Confident handling employee relations and advising at all levels

Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice

Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills

Desirable:

Working in the education sector or multi-site organisation

Familiarity with iTrent HR system

Knowledge of teacher's pay and conditions

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You'll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We'll support your growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk.

We offer:

Generous annual leave (starting at 28 days and rising with service, plus bank holidays), and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions

Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *

Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts, and salary sacrifice options (including home technology and gym membership) *

Free parking at most sites

Personalised CPD and development programmes

A friendly and professional HR team working across a growing Trust with real impact

• Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Inspiration Trust is a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Our Central Services team, currently based at The Hewett Academy site in Norwich, provides expert support across HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance, Governance, Operations, ICT, Marketing, and Estates - enabling our schools to focus on what they do best: teaching and learning.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Hayley Burr, People Manager on

To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 2nd January 2026

Interview date: Thursday 8th January 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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