Senior People & Culture Adviser at Hull Collaborative Academy Trust

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/HCAT/97010

Location

C/O Dorchester Primary School, Dorchester Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU7 6AH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£39,862.00 - £44,075.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual starting salary will be dependent on agreed contracted hours and working pattern

Closing Date

12:00pm, 1st Mar 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

w/c 9th March 2026

Interview Date(s) w/c 9th March 2026

About this Role

Senior People & Culture Adviser

Grade 9, SCP 29 - 33 (£39,862 - £44,075 FTE)

Part-time (20 - 30 hours per week) with flexibility on hours, days and working pattern.
Term-time only considered
Permanent position

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior People & Culture Adviser to join our Trust and play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, solutions‑focused people service to our schools.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work closely with Headteachers, senior leaders and school office teams; building strong relationships, understanding workforce needs and offering confident, professional guidance across all aspects of people practice. You’ll lead your own employee relations caseload, handling more complex or sensitive matters with sound judgement, and provide clear, practical advice that helps leaders navigate policies and processes with confidence.

You’ll also play a key part in upskilling managers, delivering training and day‑to‑day support that strengthens their ability to manage issues early and embed consistent, high‑quality people practices across the Trust. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to the delivery of our People & Culture strategy, support improvements to systems and policies, and use people data to highlight trends, risks and opportunities.

We’re looking for someone with:

CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
Significant experience managing a broad range of ER cases with independence and professionalism.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
Strong analytical ability and confidence working with people data.
The resilience, judgement and emotional intelligence needed to support leaders through sensitive situations.
A commitment to confidentiality, integrity and continuous improvement.

If you’re a confident HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, improving people practices and making a meaningful difference across schools, we’d love to hear from you.

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Hull Collaborative Academy Trust (HCAT)

Colleagues will benefit from being part of The Hull Collaborative Multi-Academy Trust (HCAT) where there are significant opportunities for further progression as well as generous employee benefits and favourable pay and conditions. As a member of HCAT we offer: - A chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives, helping pupils overcome challenges and reach their potential. - Daily opportunities to inspire, mentor, and guide children and young people. - A family-like atmosphere where staff, pupils, and families work together in a supportive community. - A shared purpose in shaping the future through learning and character development. - Access to generous pension schemes through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. - Term-time only contracts available for many roles, supporting work-life balance, family life and reducing childcare needs. - Employee discounts on retail, leisure, and travel through trust partnerships. - A cycle to work scheme that promotes health and saves on commuting costs. - A confidential Employee Assistance Programme offering support for mental health, legal, and financial matters. - A dedicated wellbeing day to focus on personal rest and rejuvenation. - Mental Health Champions across the trust promoting a positive and inclusive culture. - Flexible working options depending on role and school needs. - An opportunity to be part of a collaborative trust and work alongside outstanding teachers and professionals. - The chance to work with staff who are passionate about helping every child become the best they can be. - Bespoke, high-quality professional development tailored to all career stages. - Opportunities to contribute to curriculum innovation and excellence across the trust

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TALENT POOL

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SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

HCAT 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online checks (including social media) may be carried out by the Trust, as part of our shortlisting process.