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Working Hours: 25 hours per week. Term time plus 5 additional weeks (42 weeks, 210 days). Permanent contract.
Actual Annual Salary: £19,713.68 (SWAN Grade 6.2, FTE £30,647)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The SWAN Trust’s Central HR Team as an HR Advisor, supporting 10 schools across the Woking area. The role will be based in The Central Team Offices at Beaufort Primary School, but you will need to be able to travel between the local schools.
We are seeking a motivated and highly organised individual who enjoys working in a busy environment and is focused on delivering a high-quality HR Service.
About the Role
As our HR advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations across the Trust including:
1. Co-ordinating and supporting recruitment processes
2. Processing monthly payroll and pension returns
3. Collating and processing monthly, quarterly and annual government returns
4. Ensuring employee records are accurately maintained
5. Assisting with employee relations cases
6. Responding to daily HR queries from staff and leaders
7. Contributing to the development of systems, processes and best practice
We are looking for someone with:
8. Previous HR and / or Payroll Experience (school sector experience beneficial but not essential
9. Thrives in a busy office environment and can manage a varied workload.
10. Has excellent organisational and time management skills
11. Is self-motivated, flexible and calm under pressure
12. Communicates clearly and confidently, with strong interpersonal skills
13. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
14. Is confident using computer systems, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and can quickly learn new systems
We can offer you:
15. A friendly, professional and committed team with a strong ethos of working together
16. Training as required
17. Opportunity to work with staff and leaders across 10 schools
18. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
19. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
20. A Cycle to Work Scheme
Application closing date: 9 am Thursday 9th April 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 15th April 2026
Applications should be made using The SWAN Trust Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.
Safeguarding Statement
The Swan 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.