About the Role
This is a part-time role: 29.6 hours per week.
Fixed Term till July 2027
We are currently recruiting an Employee Relations Advisor to join our busy, friendly and supportive HR Team.
This is a great opportunity to make your mark and be involved in the transformation of our service. If you are an experienced and committed individual looking for a new challenge in the education sector, we would love to hear from you. We offer flexible/hybrid working in this role.
Our HR Department provides support and guidance to staff and managers on a wide range of HR-related issues/activities. We work together to find a workable solution, are a collaborative team, and are excited to welcome new talent.
*Actual salary for the 29.6 hours per week commencing at £28,868 with progression to £30,0624 per annum.
Please apply for this role as soon as possible as the role may close before the advertised closing date.
What You Will Do
- Provide professional ER advice and support to managers and staff on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Manage and support employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management, and workplace conflict resolution
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, education sector regulations, and organisational policies
- Support and coach managers in handling ER matters effectively and confidently.
- Conduct investigations, hearings, and mediation sessions where necessary
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all ER cases
- Support change management processes, including restructures, TUPE transfers, and organisational development initiative
About You
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in managing a variety of ER cases, ideally within an education or public sector setting
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Ability to build strong relationships with managers, employees, and key stakeholders
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and complex situations with professionalism and discretion
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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