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Salary: £37,938-£40,476 (dependent on prior experience) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Hybrid, remote and office-based (three days per week or equivalent for part time). Base at either South Eastern Regional Office at Lift Greensward(Hockley) or North Eastern Regional Office at Lift New Rickstones (Witham), with travel to schools as needed.
Make a lasting impact on education
We're looking for a confident, proactive HR Advisor to join our East regional team. You'll play a key role in supporting our schools by offering clear, expert guidance and building strong, trusted relationships with leaders and colleagues.
What you'll do
- Offer proactive, customer-focused HR advice across our East region
- Lead on HR casework, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence matters
- Build supportive relationships with school leaders and staff
- Provide clear, practical advice on employment legislation, best practice and our policies
- Analyse HR data and contribute to reports for leaders and the regional team
- Support continuous improvement by helping to shape our HR processes and systems
What you'll bring
- Proven experience as an HR Advisor, ideally in the public/education sector, though not essential
- A CIPD qualification or equivalent practical experience
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently
- A genuine commitment to our values and the impact of education
If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and want to be part of a team that believes in the power of education, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more, contact Felicity Larter, Head of HR Services - South, at flarter@liftschools.org
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential. We currently have 12 schools, including 2 special schools, in the East region.
Our mission:
- We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
- With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
- We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
How we support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible.
Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Interview date: W/c 29 September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Information about the School
Lift New Rickstones is a co-educational 11–19 comprehensive school and proud member of Lift Schools. We currently have around 135 dedicated staff supporting our students.
Our facilities are modern and state-of-the-art, providing a first-class learning and working environment. The main building opened in 2012, and a new two-storey building was added in September 2022 to accommodate our rapid growth in popularity and student numbers. This success is reflected in our increased published admission number (PAN), which rose from 180 to 240 in September 2022.
We are a dynamic school where students of all abilities achieve. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive and nurturing community where every young person can reach their full potential.
At Lift New Rickstones, we believe that who you become is just as important as what you achieve. We take pride in helping each student thrive and fulfil their potential, developing both academically and personally within our caring community.
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is built around three key drivers: Mastery, Character and Perspective. These provide a framework for excellent learning, personal growth, and pride in being part of our community.
Mastery: Students develop their thinking from basic understanding to true expertise. They learn to think creatively, apply their skills fluently in any context, and demonstrate ambition and commitment to their learning.
Character: We expect more than academic success. Our students grow to be confident, resilient and principled — always striving to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Perspective: Life beyond the classroom is a vital part of our offer. Through trips, extracurricular activities and enrichment, students broaden their horizons, gain cultural and social awareness, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Everything we do is designed to ensure our students are safe, happy, and equipped to be the best they can be. Our responsibility is to build on our achievements and prepare every young person for the challenges and opportunities of life in the 21st century. We want our students to leave Lift New Rickstones not only with strong academic outcomes, but also with the character, confidence and ambition to succeed in whatever path they choose.