Pension contribution: 20.8%
Location: All campuses (travel required)
We’re seeking an experienced People Advisor to join our People and Culture team, providing high‑quality, values‑led HR advice across the Group. This role plays a vital part in supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle, offering clear, pragmatic guidance and managing employee relations casework with fairness, consistency and care. You’ll work closely with People Partners and a range of stakeholders to help achieve positive outcomes for both individuals and the organisation.
About The Role
* Manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, capability (including medical capability), probation, sickness absence and appeals, producing clear, well‑reasoned and legally sound documentation.
* Provide timely, practical advice to managers, supporting early resolution of issues and building confidence in fair, proportionate people management.
* Support organisational change activity and contribute to People & Culture initiatives, including wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and policy development.
* Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, contributing to actions that reduce absence, improve retention and enhance the colleague experience.
* Work collaboratively with People Partners, Talent & Development, Payroll and other stakeholders to deliver a consistent, professional and responsive People service.
About You
* Demonstrable experience in an HR Advisor / People Advisor role, with confidence managing a range of employee relations matters.
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to interpret policy and legislation in a practical, proportionate way.
* Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise, influence and challenge appropriately.
* Sound judgement, discretion and emotional intelligence, with a calm, solutions‑focused approach to casework.
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards / willing to work towards), with a commitment to continuous professional development.
Exceptional Benefits Package
* 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
* Onsite Costa Coffee & subsidies, staff canteen
* Employee Assistance Programme extending to family members
* Tailored Professional Development plan
* Free onsite parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the People & Culture Director due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.
TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job will be guaranteed an interview.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and, where required, additional barred list checks at the group’s expense.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires an online search as part of due diligence on successful candidates.
The role is open to direct applicants only. The role may close early; please submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Req Number: 116107
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