HR Advisor

Are you an ambitious HR professional looking for your next step up in HR, with a leading educational group?

The Bedford College Group are seeking a Human Resources professional to join us a HR Advisor in Bedford.

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrable experience of providing professional, confidential and consistent advice and guidance on performance management and employee relations matters to employees at all levels, leading cases through to their outcome. You will also have a broad generalist knowledge, enabling you to support the wider team with key project work linked to the people strategy for the group. Alongside this you will have the confidence to share their knowledge and skills with other members of the team who are at an earlier stage of their development journey in Human Resources.

In terms of qualifications, will ideally have a minimum Level 5 CIPD qualification, however experience plus an ambition to complete this qualification will also be considered, something we can support you with at no cost through professional development.

Why Join The Bedford College Group?

• Part of a leading educational group committed to providing a high-quality student experience.
• Play a pivotal role in providing professional HR advice and guidance to our diverse employee base.
• Contribute to the ongoing success and growth of The Bedford College Group.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Continue your professional development and career advancement through our Professional Development offering.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

• Student centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
• Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
• Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

Contract Type – Bedford College Professional Services

• 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
• 27 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
• Peoples Pension
• Free on-site parking
• Retail and leisure discounts

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th October 2023

For further information about the role please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.