Sevenoaks School
HR Advisor (Full-time, all year round)
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HR Advisor (Full-time, all year round)
HR Advisor – Sevenoaks School
About the Role
Sevenoaks School is currently seeking to appoint a HR Advisor (Full-time, all year round).
We are seeking an experienced, customer-focused HR Advisor to deliver a high-quality, professional HR service across the school.
Key Responsibilities
The HR Advisor will be responsible for:
- Providing expert HR support and guidance to senior leadership and employees
- Ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies
- Managing and advising on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and grievances
- Handling sensitive HR matters with professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion
- Supporting recruitment, on-boarding, and HR policy development
- Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring adherence to high standards of accuracy
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Essential Qualifications & Experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or practical equivalent)
- Strong employment law knowledge
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to build effective working relationships in a school environment
- Proven experience in providing advisory HR services
Application Process
- For external applicants, please ensure you apply via [Sevenoaks School’s career page]([application link]) to access the full application form.
- Internal applicants should email their updated CV and cover letter to humanresources@sevenoaksschool.org.
- Closing date: 10/07/2026 at 12:00. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before this date.
- Interview stages:
- First stage (Teams interviews) on Monday 13th July
- Second stage (face-to-face interviews) on Wednesday 15th July
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School Ethos & Commitments
Sevenoaks School is dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential while fostering a welcoming environment for employees. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Our safeguarding obligations require the following checks as part of the recruitment process:
- Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List verification
- Reference uptake, verification, and career history checks
- Online safety vetting to confirm fitness for the role
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