People Advisor
Employer: Outcomes First Group
Location: Home based
Temporary: Fixed Term - 6 months
Working hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Closing date: Monday, 16th March 2026
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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.
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