HR Advisor - London

HR Advisor - London

HR Advisor

Location:  London

Salary:   £33,143 - £38,220 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Interview Date:  11th of October 2026 

Aldridge Education is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. We support our schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education across early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form phases to transform the life chances of our students.

Job Description

To work closely with the HR Partner, Safer Recruitment Coordinator and wider HR team to provide proactive advisory and administration service to the academies within the London remit. 

The HR Advisor plays a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality and customer-focused HR service to Dukes Aldridge Academy. Working closely with the HR Partner, Academy leaders and managers, the postholder will provide professional advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring 

The role is responsible for supporting the full employee cycle along (onboarding, probation, absence, ER) with strong system and process administration while building positive relationships with stakeholders and contributing to a culture where colleagues feel supported to perform at their best.  

The HR Advisor will also support Trust wide organisational projects and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to ensure the People function delivers an efficient, responsive and valued service across the Academy. 

Key responsibilities 

Responsible for providing comprehensive admin and advisory support to Dukes Aldridge 

Academy and any other Trust academies as required. 

Please note this is only a brief description of the role, should you wish to see further information, please click the link below.

Projects 

• Assist the HR Partner and Chief People Officer with administration of projects 
• To undertake other activities identified from time to time commensurate with the level of the post. 
• Appraisal and Staff Development  
• Support the HR Partner(s) and Chief People Officer in administering the School’s annual appraisal cycle, chase, collect and record completed appraisals and training needs. 

Leavers 

• Ensure resignations are acknowledged in a timely manner and notify the appropriate stakeholders including Payroll, IT etc. 
• Arrange exit interviews for the HR Partner(s) 
• Process leavers on all systems and arrange collection of equipment 

General  

• Carry out general administration tasks for the HR function 
• Ensure electronic and paper-based personnel files are maintained and filing/archiving is completed in a timely manner (until the implementation of EveryHR) 
• Send Risk Assessment forms and file for staff – i.e. maternity, absences etc. 
• Undertake DBS renewals in a timely manner 

Benefits

Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education

Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you:

• Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
• Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
• Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered.
• Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
• Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Aldridge Education, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.