HR Advisor (South) - Rotherham and Doncaster

HR Advisor (South) \- Rotherham and Doncaster

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Place Partnership Trust
05/06/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary
Band H Point 24 to 27 £35,412 \- £38,220 per annum

Contractual hours
37

Basis
Full time

Region
Rotherham

Job category/type
Education \- Non\-Teaching

Date posted
20/05/2026

Job reference
REQ23059

Job description

Place Partnership Trust

Maltby Grammar Business Hub

Braithwell Road

Maltby

Rotherham

S66 8AA.

Contract: Permanent.

Applications Close : 5th Jun 2026\.

Contract Type: Full Time.

Hours:37 hours per week.

Start Date: As soon as possible. About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a confident and knowledgeable HR Advisor to deliver a responsive first\-line HR advisory and operational service across the Trust. The postholder will provide advice and guidance to academy colleagues, triaging and resolving queries. The role will help ensure the consistent application of HR processes and the smooth management of the full employee lifecycle.

The HR Advisor will play a key role in delivering an efficient recruitment and onboarding service across academies, supporting managers to ensure a timely, positive candidate experience. A strong focus on operational excellence, compliance and assurance will underpin the post, including the accurate issuance of contracts, variation letters, and leaver documentation; maintaining high\-quality, GDPR\-compliant HR records; monitoring probation periods and fixed\-term contract end dates; assisting with policy updates and HR project work; and supporting consistent use of HR systems and digital workflows. Experience of HR in education, including workforce terms and conditions for teaching and support staff, would be desirable.

Alongside advisory work, the HR Advisor will line manage the HR Assistant. This will include allocating and overseeing day\-to\-day transactional activity and administration, quality assuring outputs, and providing coaching and development to build capability, confidence, and resilience across the team. Working collaboratively with HR colleagues and payroll, the postholder will help ensure a joined\-up, end\-to\-end service that is professional, accurate and customer\-focused.

A visible and responsive presence across academies will be essential, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and signposting colleagues to relevant resources and guidance where appropriate. About You

The successful candidate will be…

• Approachable, empathetic, and professional, with a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues across the Trust.


• Calm under pressure, able to stay composed and solution\-focused when managing competing priorities.


• Confident and credible, able to have constructive conversations and provide clear guidance with tact.


• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working flexibly across different sites and priorities.


• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.


• Pragmatic and fair, applying sound judgement and maintaining consistency.


• Reliable, discreet, and able to handle highly confidential information with integrity.


• Detail\-focused and conscientious, with a strong sense of accountability and follow\-through.


• Positive and collaborative, helping to build a high\-performing and customer\-focused team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward\-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care and education of young people.

Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016\. Both organisations shared a clear ambition \- to grow our families of schools, extend the impact of our work, and ensure more children, families and communities could benefit from high\-quality education. We recognise that by coming together, we will create a larger organisation with greater capacity to deliver exceptional learning experiences, strengthen school improvement, and contribute more meaningfully to the wider education system. From 1 September 2026, we will comprise 12 academies, supporting children and young people from early years through to Post 16\.

We treat people with care and compassion, building belonging, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength, and as such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. For full details, please see our recruitment pack. Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact mergerenquiries@accordmat.org. Closing Date: Friday 5 June 2026 at 9am. Interviews are expected to take place between: 9 June to 12 June 2026\.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, further details of which can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure\-barring\-service\-check.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Benefits:

Cycle to Work Scheme, 24/7 GP access, Cash Healthcare plan, Staff Rewards Gateway, Smart Tech. For further information and to apply click here \- HR Advisor (South) \- Rotherham and Doncaster \| Maltby Learning Trust

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