HR Advisor
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | We offer a salary of up to £38,000, FTE, dependent upon experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shrewsbury School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Permanent, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 Weeks
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our growing and vibrant HR team, to assist with the front-line delivery of an effective HR service to our Family of Schools.
Providing generalist HR support on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, this role will also take a lead on recruitment and selection across the family. The HR Advisor will work closely with the other HR Advisor in the team to ensure that all core HR processes and procedures are completed. Both roles report into the HR Manager.
The role requires strong people skills, experience of supporting managers in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, and experience of managing multiple recruitment campaigns. An excellent problem solver, with strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
You will be joining at a time of growth and change within the HR function as we develop and implement new ways of working across the family of schools.
Whilst the role is based at Shrewsbury School wider support for the Shrewsbury family of schools is required.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer professional training and development and generous benefits which include enhanced pension contributions and holiday entitlement, life insurance, free school lunch, use of the school sports and library facilities and access to a cycle to work scheme.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
Full application packs and job descriptions can be obtained from our website: http://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies or email: humanresources@shrewsbury.org.uk
Closing Date: 10am, Friday 6th February 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 9th February 2026
Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our growing and vibrant HR team, to assist with the front-line delivery of an effective HR service to our Family of Schools.
Providing generalist HR support on all aspects of the employee lifecycle, this role will also take a lead on recruitment and selection across the family. The HR Advisor will work closely with the other HR Advisor in the team to ensure that all core HR processes and procedures are completed. Both roles report into the HR Manager.
The role requires strong people skills, experience of supporting managers in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, and experience of managing multiple recruitment campaigns. An excellent problem solver, with strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
You will be joining at a time of growth and change within the HR function as we develop and implement new ways of working across the family of schools.
Whilst the role is based at Shrewsbury School wider support for the Shrewsbury family of schools is required.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer professional training and development and generous benefits which include enhanced pension contributions and holiday entitlement, life insurance, free school lunch, use of the school sports and library facilities and access to a cycle to work scheme.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed before the closing date.
Full application packs and job descriptions can be obtained from our website: http://www.shrewsbury.org.uk/page/job-vacancies or email: humanresources@shrewsbury.org.uk
Closing Date: 10am, Friday 6th February 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 9th February 2026
Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.