People Advisor

Full Job Description

Job Title: People Advisor - Blenheim
Location: Home based
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term - 6 months | Full Time
UK applicants only | No sponsorship

We’re the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, empowering every child to thrive through personalised learning and opportunity

About the Role

The People Advisor plays a vital role in enabling our schools and central teams to deliver outstanding, inclusive education by ensuring our people feel supported, valued, and empowered. As a key member of the People Services team, you will provide expert advice and practical support across employee relations, HR processes, and policy implementation.

By partnering closely with leaders and managers, you will help foster a positive, compliant, and nurturing workplace culture that mirrors our approach to education – one where individuals are understood, supported, and able to flourish.

You will support our Blenheim Schools division, which is our newest addition to the OFG brand and is our all ability schools group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end employee relations support and case management, handling complex and high-volume ER matters with professionalism and empathy
• Advise and coach line managers on complex, sensitive, or escalated people issues, promoting fair and consistent decision-making
• Monitor and manage short-term and long-term absence, supporting wellbeing-focused and sustainable outcomes
• Implement, interpret, and administer HR policies and procedures in line with employment law, safeguarding, and best practice
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned to the People Strategy and organisational values of care, aspiration, and inclusion
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, building strong relationships based on credibility and integrity

You will have:

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations matters at pace and volume
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Sound knowledge of GDPR, confidentiality, and data protection requirements

Desirable:

• Experience within education or education-adjacent settings
• Experience supporting non-communications professionals
• Background in corporate or internal communications

Why Join Us?

Outcomes First Group is the UK’s largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education, operating across England, Scotland, and Wales. 

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools, and Momenta Connect.

By joining our central teams, you’ll help shape strategy, provide expert support, and drive continuous improvement across a growing organisation renowned for quality, impact, and innovation. We value collaboration, professionalism, and creativity, offering the opportunity to influence change at scale while staying true to our core values of care, aspiration, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with flexible contribution options
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental and physical health support
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible benefits via Vista, including discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme, critical illness cover, and more

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received. Outcomes First Group is committed to a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or costs incurred due to delays or changes in compliance processes. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.