Human Resources Officer/Advisor

Contract: Full-time 37hrs/wk, permanent

Location: Primarily based at Bassingbourn Village College and the Trust HR base in Northwest Cambridge - see further information below.

Anglian Learning is a successful multi‑academy trust in East Anglia responsible for 22 schools, educating over 11,000 pupils and employing more than 1,600 staff. We value a culture of supportive, respectful relationships with a shared goal of enabling inclusive and aspirational learning in every classroom.

Led by the Director of People, the HR Shared Services Team adopts a business‑partnering model with a newly formed team consisting of HR Business Partners, HR Officers and HR Assistants. You’ll act as the first point of contact for your assigned school(s), delivering a broad and hands‑on HR service. As a key member of the HR Team your role will include:

• Managing employee relations including supporting the HRBPs with complex casework
• Leading on recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes
• Advising staff, including managers and senior leaders, on policies and best practice
• Supporting HR projects and organisational change that support the Trust’s people vision and strategy
• Contributing to the delivery of the people strategy in line with school/area business plans and wider Trust strategic objectives
• Using HR data to identify trends and improve decision‑making

This is a true generalist role acting as the operational lead with exposure to the full employee lifecycle.

What we can offer

• Opportunities for development including a bespoke development plan and support completing the CIPD Level 5 qualification if applicable
• Exposure to varied and complex HR work with real community impact
• Working in a supportive team of highly experienced and knowledgeable HR professionals
• Variety – no day is ever the same
• Hybrid working – greater flexibility during school holidays
• As an employee of Anglian Learning you also benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust‑wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack

Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

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