Contract
Permanent, Full-time.
Role specifics
CIPD Level 5 qualification required. Applicants must hold a full, current, and valid driving licence, along with a vehicle that has a current valid MOT certificate and adequate vehicle insurance cover, in accordance with the council’s requirements and the Travel Costs Reimbursement Policy.
Flexible working
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The Role
Bolton Council Schools HR Team is seeking a fully CIPD Level 5 qualified and experienced HR Adviser to join the existing School’s HR Team. This role involves supporting the delivery of our high-quality HR Service Level Agreement to schools across the borough.
You will manage your own portfolio of schools and serve as the first point of contact for Head Teachers, School Business Managers, and Governing Bodies seeking expert HR advice on workforce issues and related terms and conditions.
The role involves advising on a range of HR queries, interpreting and applying relevant legislation, policies, and terms to manage and resolve cases. Responsibilities include handling day-to-day HR issues, complex matters such as school restructuring, TUPE, and safeguarding. You should possess excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, along with an up-to-date knowledge of HR and employment law.
About You
The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified with extensive HR Adviser experience. You should be self-motivated, professional, personable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment with conflicting demands. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with IT systems are essential.
You must be a car user with a full, current, and valid driving licence, a vehicle with a current MOT, and adequate insurance, as the role involves travel within the Bolton area.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join Bolton Council as we pursue ambitious goals for the borough.
Bolton is a welcoming organization committed to creating a vibrant, active, connected, and prosperous community. We are dedicated to improving outcomes and experiences for Bolton residents and fostering strong, cohesive communities, successful businesses, and healthy, engaged citizens.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including discounts, gym membership discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, generous annual leave, flexible working options, pension scheme access, and wellbeing services.
Additional Information
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Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the person specification in their application.
We are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. For more information, visit greater.jobs.
This role requires a specified level of spoken English under the fluency duty.
Bolton Council is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, recognizing continuous service across various local authorities and organizations in Greater Manchester, offering access to various benefits. For more details, visit the homepage of greater.jobs.
For further information about working for Bolton Council or application support, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk.
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