HR Advisor

Learning Academy Partnership

HR Advisor – Permanent

Based in Kingsteignton

37 hours per week, full time

NJC Grade F (Torbay) – £29,542 - £32,578 per annum

Required as soon as possible (January 2027 anticipated)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our growing, forward thinking organisation dedicated to delivering Flourishing Futures for All.

This vacancy has arisen as a result of an internal move within our People Team.

Joining our friendly, professional and supportive People Team, you'll work in partnership with leaders across our family of schools, providing high-quality advice and guidance that helps colleagues thrive and supports the delivery of exceptional education.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to support a wide range of People activities, contribute to our wider people initiatives, promote positive colleague experiences and help ensure our people practices remain compliant, consistent and values led.

We're proud to hold Silver Investors in People accreditation, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to flourish. As we continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, make a meaningful contribution to our schools and communities, and play a key role in shaping the future of our People Service.

What You’ll Do

Working as part of our People Team, you'll provide professional advice and support across a wide range of People activities, including:

• Providing professional, values-led HR advice and guidance to leaders across our schools and teams
• Supporting leaders with colleague performance, health, absence and wellness, ensuring our teams can thrive
• Leading on complex colleague cases and providing professional guidance that helps achieve positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate people records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and policies
• Supporting leaders to make informed people decisions through analysis of people data and trends
• Contributing to a variety of People projects and initiatives that benefit our schools, colleagues and communities

You don't need previous experience in education to be successful in this role. If you're looking for an opportunity to use your HR expertise in a values-led organisation, support colleagues to thrive and make a meaningful difference to schools and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Is inspired by our mission to deliver Flourishing Futures for All and is committed to making a difference in children's lives through exceptional people practice.
• Ideally holds CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) or able to demonstrate equivalent HR advisory experience.
• Knowledgeable in employment law and HR best practice and processes.
• Confident building positive relationships and providing practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Is enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn.
• Has excellent organisational skills and can manage a varied workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• An excellent communicator with a colleague-focused approach.
• Is committed to continuous learning, development and improvement.

We Can Offer You:

• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to colleagues, schools and communities.
• Support from an experienced, welcoming and collaborative People Team.
• High-quality learning and development opportunities. 
• A commitment to colleague wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Family-friendly policies and employee benefits.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, grow your expertise and help shape the future of people practice across a values-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Our work is guided by four core beliefs:

Stronger Together | A Sense of Belonging | Removing Barriers | Realising the Possible

We want to help you decide whether we're the right fit for you. That's why we encourage prospective applicants to arrange an informal conversation, visit or virtual call to learn more about the role, our People Team and what it's like to work with us.

Come and experience our culture, values and vision first-hand and discover how we can help you flourish

To arrange a call or visit please contact:
 📧 people@lapsw.org | ☎ 01626 248800

For further details and to apply, visit the vacancies section of our website:
 🌐 www.lapsw.co.uk

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or a neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism we’re here to help. We encourage you to share any adjustments you may need so we can ensure a fair and equitable process for all applicants.

For useful resources, please visit:

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

The closing date for this post is Monday19th October 2026 (9am) however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date. Interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

NJC Grade F (Torbay) – £29,542 - £32,578 per annum

We Can Offer You:

• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to colleagues, schools and communities.
• Support from an experienced, welcoming and collaborative People Team.
• High-quality learning and development opportunities. 
• A commitment to colleague wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Family-friendly policies and employee benefits.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.