Senior Hr Advisor

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Advisorto join The Bedford College Group at our Caudwell Street Campus.
As a Senior HR Advisor you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Working with the Group Heads of HR and Group HR Manager to strategically partner the business.
• Supporting the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives in line with the HR Business plan.
• Acting as HR lead in the absence of the Group HR Manager.
• Key point of contact for complex cases within their area of responsibility.
• Working closely with the HR Advisors/HR Coordinators to support and offer clear HR advice and/or coaching to Line Managers on day-to-day matters.
• Supporting the HR team working on various HR projects including owning selected HR Centre of Excellence.
• Contributing to the development of the HR team and the wider organisation by sharing people management skills and knowledge, encouraging and supporting others.

Ideal candidates will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

• Qualified to CIPD level 3 or working towards Level 5 qualification or similar
• Extensive Employee Relations knowledge and practical experience gained through working within an HR Advisor role
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and best practices in ER (Employee Relations)
• Substantial experience working in a generalist HR role and able to demonstrate the application of HR policy in practice.

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.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:"Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and"Tresham"College"in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;"Shuttleworth"College,"a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport"alongside"Silverstone"race circuit."To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Terms and Conditions - BCPS

• 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• 27 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
• Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking (subject to availability)
• Retail and leisure discounts