HR Advisor

Cambridge CB2

Permanent | Full Time

Spring/Summer 2024

£30,000 to £35,000 (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits

Everything we do is about empowerment.

St Mary’s School, Cambridge is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18. At St Mary’s we are proud of our unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

Our HR team provides a full range of support across all service areas of the School and is part of the Business Operations services under the direct management of the Bursar. The team provides a comprehensive and dedicated generalist HR advice in line with current legislation, best practice and organisational policies including Safeguarding.

Every day is different, and a sound HR knowledge and experience is essential in dealing with a wide range of casework, staff engagement projects, recruitment and organisational development.

From teaching and pastoral care to school life, everything we do at St Mary’s is for the benefit of our students. To achieve this, we recruit and retain an outstanding team of teaching and business operations staff. We will support you to use your knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver an exceptional educational experience and academic results for our students to get wherever they want to go and, ensure they leave with far, far more - self-belief, passion and a desire to make a difference.

With amazing academic results, a rich pastoral programme and a nurturing and empowering environment, this is a unique place to study - and to work. Whatever your role, you will help to take a remarkable community to the next level and will benefit from significant investment in your personal and professional development. After all, releasing potential is why we’re here.

If you want to be here too, you can enjoy an outstanding career and comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 33% discount (pro rata for part-time staff) on school fees, BUPA cash plan, an occupational sickness scheme, free lunches and refreshments, a season ticket discount and much more.

Closing date: 8:00am on Friday 3rd May 2024.

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The school is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.