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In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running. Job Title: People Advisor Location: Hybrid - Bolton (2 days in office per week) Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 9am - 5pm Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) Contract: 12 Month FTC | Full Time UK applicants only | No sponsorship About us: Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen. About the Role The People Advisor plays a key role within the People Services function, working closely with colleagues to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service to managers and employees. The role provides expert advice and practical support across a range of people-related matters, ensuring consistency, compliance and professionalism in line with organisational policies and procedures. This position is responsible for managing employee relations cases, supporting line managers through people processes, and responding to employee enquiries with sensitivity and accuracy. What You’ll Be Doing • Monitor and manage short-term and long-term absence, including long-term sickness cases, • Support the People Administration team by advising on escalated or complex issues, • Implement and administer employee policies and procedures consistently, • Contribute to the delivery of a high-performing operational People Service, • Support the Senior People Manager with continuous improvement initiatives aligned to the People Strategy, • Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation, delivering an excellent customer experience, • Provide end-to-end case management of employee relations matter Essential experience & skills • Experience working on complex ER matters at high volume, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of casework and meet deadlines, • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; numerate, accurate and efficient, • Flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach, • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, • Ability to manage sensitive situations that may involve strong emotional responses, • Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality requirements, • CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice. Desirable • Experience in education or education-adjacent settings., • Experience enabling non-communications professionals., • Background in corporate, internal or stakeholder 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.

In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. Job Title: Employee Relations Manager Location: Bolton | Hybrid Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience) Contract: Full Time | Permanent UK applicants only | No sponsorship available About us Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high-quality special needs education and care in the UK. We deliver research-led, personalised education that helps every child thrive. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, work together, and hold each other accountable to make the remarkable happen. About the Role The Employee Relations (ER) Manager plays a pivotal leadership role within our central People Services function, with responsibility for shaping and delivering high-impact people strategies that support organisational performance and cultural excellence. Leading the advisory function and provides senior oversight of employee relations, policy development, case management, and ER analytics. You will act as the final escalation point for complex ER matters, while driving continuous improvement through insight-led decision-making, process optimisation, and strong collaboration with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Outcomes First Group’s HR transformation journey and to influence meaningful, organisation-wide change within a values-led environment. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead and develop the People Services advisory function, ensuring high-quality, consistent and proactive support, • Own and develop HR dashboards and people analytics, generating actionable insights to inform divisional and organisational strategies, • Analyse trends across ER, absence, turnover and performance data to identify risks, gaps and opportunities, • Embed people insights into the Quarterly Performance Review (QPR) process to support strategic planning, • Lead the development, implementation and review of HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and organisational alignment, • Act as the final escalation point for complex employee relations cases, including ACAS conciliation and Employment Tribunal representation, • Oversee the case management framework to ensure fair, timely and consistent case outcomes, • Partner with leaders to strengthen leadership capability, accountability and confidence in people decision-making, • Use ER data to inform improvements across recruitment, onboarding and induction processes, • Lead, coach and upskill People Advisors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, • Act as a subject matter expert in employment law, HR policy and best practice, • Contribute to HR-led projects such as system enhancements, policy transformation and organisational change initiatives, • Ensure all people activity aligns with safeguarding, compliance and statutory requirements Essential Experience & Skills • Proven experience in a HR generalist or employee relations leadership role, • Strong ER background, including managing complex and sensitive cases, • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, • Experience leading, coaching and developing HR advisory teams, • Strong analytical capability with experience using HR data to drive improvement, • Ability to influence, challenge and partner effectively with senior stakeholders, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Experience supporting HR transformation or continuous improvement initiatives, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities, • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using HR systems Desirable • Experience working within education, care, or similarly regulated environments, • Experience supporting large, multi-site or geographically dispersed organisations, • Project management experience within an HR function, • Experience contributing to HR system or process redesign 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 HR team as an HR Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping people strategy, strengthening leadership capability, and driving operational excellence across a growing organisation. We value collaboration, professionalism and innovation, and offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact 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 scheme, 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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