Abingdon School has an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join the team.

Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £33,161 - £36,666 (dependent on skills and experience)

Closing date: 13 August 2025 (midday)

About Us:

Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. The School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford.

HR Advisor – The Role:

The Abingdon Foundation is looking to appoint an engaging and experienced HR professional to join our friendly HR team in providing a high quality, professional and visible HR service across the Foundation. The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises

HR Advisor – Key Responsibilities:

- Administering and advising on contractual, pay and benefits related matters

- Supporting employee relations processes

- Proactively working with managers and Heads of Department

- Advise on and support the administration of a range of other areas including staff sickness and absence, leavers/offboarding and maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

HR Advisor – You:

- Educated to a degree level or equivalent

- Experience of working in a generalist HR environment

- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of employment law, keeping up to date with best practice and changes in legislation

- Experience of interpreting and advising on terms and conditions and HR policies and procedures

- Experience of working with and advising managers on sickness, disciplinary, capability and grievance matters

- Experience of writing and reviewing HR policies and procedures

- Flexible, positive and proactive team-player

- Excellent communication, administrative and IT skills

HR Advisor – Benefits:

- Up to 14.1% employer pension contribution

- Private healthcare insurance

- Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes

- Free lunches during term time

- Christmas closure days

- Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply)

Application Process:

We recognise the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to ensure that our staffing at all levels and in all roles is diverse and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

Closing date: 13 August 2025 (midday)

Interview date: 21 August 2025

Abingdon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To submit your application for this HR Advisor opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!