People & Culture Advisor

THE SIGMA TRUST

PEOPLE & CULTURE ADVISOR

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 8 £33,945 - £36,648 (Point 25 - 28)

Full Time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

Place of Work: Clacton-on-sea

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Role

We are seeking a People & Culture Advisor to join our fantastic team at the Sigma Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience within a similar role or for someone who is looking for the next step in their HR career.

Sigma is a multi-academy trust, responsible for 12 schools and a teacher training provider in the Colchester and Tendring area. As a People & Culture Advisor you will work with the HR Business Partners and the wider HR team to provide confidential support and guidance to Trust leaders, managers and staff, ensuring that the people agenda is at the heart of the organisation’s day to day operations. The successful candidate will be based at the Trust’s head office in Clacton, however there will be an expectation to visit schools on a regular basis.

We’re looking for you if you have…

• Experience of working in a Human Resources role in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and experience of employment related policies.
• Experience in coaching and advising leaders and managers in generalist HR matters including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance.
• Excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills to prioritise tasks, manage workload, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Approachable and able to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing operational support and guidance to Leadership Teams and managers in all aspects of Human Resources ensuring that Trust HR policies and procedures are embedded and consistently applied across the Trust.
• Providing expert HR support to Trust leaders and managers in casework matters, including misconduct, capability & absence management.
• Understanding the needs & challenges within own school portfolio & supporting headteachers to problem solve, identify solutions and share best practice.
• Continuously improving manager capability by coaching, influencing and assisting managers in a way that increases their knowledge, understanding and ability to manage people effectively.

(Full details can be found in the Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust CPD training programme that enables you to flourish, including the opportunity to gain a professional CIPD HR qualification
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Comprehensive employee benefits including: excellent pension scheme, a Health Cash Plan, access to discounts and savings via Perkbox, access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice, Cycle to Work Scheme, eye care plan, annual free flu vaccination, discounted gym membership and discounted cinema tickets

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2lcd08bnbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDM5fDU1MTg3MXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDMwNjM1MzJ8MA%3d%3d?i=F7alkVes80s%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midday, Thursday 16th May 2024
• Interviews will take place week commencing 20th May 2024 at Tendring Education Centre, Clacton-on-sea

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.