Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year
Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 20 - 25 ( £32,597 - £36,363 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Whilst the role is primarily based at the central office in Wakefield, the role will require significant travel between each of our academies in Manchester, Hull, Grimsby and North Yorkshire. As such, the successful candidate must be willing (and able) to travel often with some visits requiring overnight stays.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding HR Advisor to join our strong central team.The successful candidate will have significant generalist HR experience, be adaptable, flexible and have an ambition to make a significant difference to the success of the Trust and the lives of young people. The Enquire Learning Trust covers 32 academies and is a growing provider of primary education across the North of England, committed to providing each child with an excellent educational experience for future success.
About the role:
The role will involve advising leaders on HR policies and employment law, managing a caseload of low and medium level employee relations matters, supporting recruitment and onboarding, maintaining the Single Central Record, coordinating occupational health referrals, and helping to facilitate Trust‑wide HR processes such as Apprenticeships, ECTs, wellbeing initiatives and TUPE administration. You will also prepare HR data reports, support Ofsted readiness, and work closely with the wider central team as required.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a highly organised HR Advisor with strong knowledge of employment law, experience managing HR casework, and confidence in advising leaders. You should be skilled in recruitment processes, comfortable using HR systems, able to manage competing priorities, and capable of building positive relationships across the Trust. CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is essential. The ability to travel between academies is required so any applicants must have a full UK Driving Licence.
What we can offer:
- Membership of local pension scheme
- Opportunities for development
- Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Onsite Parking
- Lifestyle savings
- Annual leave entitlement follows NJC Terms and Conditions (all leave to be taken within designated school holiday periods)
How to apply:
You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust website
Closing date and time: 24th April 2026 12.00 noon
Interview Date: 13th May 2026
DBS/Safeguarding Statement
The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.