People Advisor - 12 month FTC

Full Job Description

At Outcomes First Group, we are on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance!  

Job Title: People Advisor – 12-month fixed term contract 

Location: Bolton Head Office – 2 days per week in office required.   

Contract Type:  12 month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time 

Salary:  £30,000 per annum pro rata

We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join us! Working directly with the HR Manager, the HR Advisor will join a high-performance, and super-friendly, quality and compliance team. 

Job Purpose: 

About the Role 

The purpose of this role is to provide expert guidance and support to both employees and management on various human resources-related matters within Outcomes First Group.  

Your duties will include:  

Provide expert advice and guidance to employees and management on HR policies, procedures, and best practices. 

Manage employee relations issues, including conducting investigations, mediating disputes, and resolving conflicts in a fair and timely manner. 

Handle grievances and complaints from employees, ensuring they are addressed promptly and in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. 

Act as a point of contact for employees seeking assistance with HR-related matters, including but not limited to performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace accommodations. 

Conduct thorough and impartial investigations into employee complaints and allegations, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions. 

Advise managers and supervisors on HR-related issues, such as employee discipline, termination, and accommodation requests, while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws. 

Stay informed about changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with legal requirements. 

Requirements: 

Experience working within a similar role with a large company. 

CIPD qualified is preferred but not essential.  

About the Group 

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of specialist education in the UK. We exist to give neurodivergent children and young people access to a great education that caters to their specific needs, abilities and aspirations. 

There are three brands in our Outcomes First family: Acorn Education, Options Autism and Momenta Connect. Together, we educate, care for and support children, young people, and adults across the UK, empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world. 

Our Vision 
We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world. 

Our Mission 
Every day we improve the lives of our pupils, their families, and local communities through a relentless focus on wellbeing and learning. 

Our Promise 
We are kind to ourselves and each other...We work together... and we make things happen. 
Our Promise sits alongside our Vision and Mission. It describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together, and behave.   

It represents what’s truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. 

Why work for us? 

Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing.  

Whatever your role and wherever you’re located, you’ll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package.  

And when your circumstances change…no problem. You can flex, trade and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances.  

• Holidays starting at 25 days per annum with options to buy an additional 5 days 
• Critical illness cover and life assurance options 
• Company Pension with options to increase your contributions 
• Private medical and dental Insurance 
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad 
• Eco-Car Scheme  
• “Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks 
• Career development opportunities 
• Professional support networks and groups 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.  

Winner UK Best Workplaces for Women™ Awards 2023. 

Winner UK Great Place to Work™ Awards 2024.