People Advisor

PEOPLE ADVISOR 30 hours per week (flexible working considered) Permanent position Term Time only plus 10 days (40 weeks per annum) Based in cuckfield with some travel to our academies   Payscale £32,597 - £34,434 f.t.e, prorated to £23,316.26 - £24,630.25 (depending on experience) Join a Growing Trust that Nurtures Excellence Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in an organisation that actively nurtures and encourages the development of personal and professional excellence? As Sussex Learning Trust expands, we are seeking a career-focused team player to join our friendly and supportive People Team. If you are a resilient HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, we would love to hear from you. Your Mission Empower Leadership: Coach and support line managers to deliver effective people management strategies to staff within their academies. Expert Guidance: Provide legally compliant advice and support on employee relations matters, based on ACAS guidelines and evidence-based practice. Operational Excellence: Support the delivery of high-quality HR and payroll services across the Trust. About You You are a technically credible, pragmatic and principled professional who is comfortable advising Senior Leadership Teams and responding well in a fast-paced environment. You possess: Resilience & Rapport: The ability to build instant credibility, a solution-focused approach, and a "can-do" attitude. Proven Expertise: A solid track record of coaching managers and providing an effective casework and advisory service. Balance: A team-player mindset with the autonomy to progress people matters for your lead academies. Flexibility: The ability to find pragmatic solutions while working within the framework of our policies and UK employment law. Ready to make a difference? If this feels like your next chapter, and you would like to find out more about the role our Chief People Officer  julie.keylock@sussexlearningtrust.co.uk would love to hear from you. We look forward to receiving your application. Sussex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to the equality of opportunity. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check before appointment is confirmed, along with other relevant pre-employment checks in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE.  PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS MADE BY CV.  PLEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE THE ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM FULLY. Closing Date:   9.00am 2nd June Interview Date:  TBC 2nd week of June.  We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.