People & OD Advisor

About the job

Key information

37 hours per week | All Year Round | Fixed-term Contract for 1 year |BTCT Points 13 – 15, starting from £33,673 per annum (actual)

About BTC Trust

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is a successful and growing family of schools committed to ensuring that Every Child Achieves. Our central team supports schools across Somerset, providing the expertise and services that help colleagues and students thrive. Guided by our values of being Ambitious, Collaborative and Inclusive, we work together to make a positive difference for children, young people and communities every day

What will I be doing?

We are looking for an experienced People & OD Advisor to join our People Team, providing practical and professional advice and support across a portfolio of schools and business areas.

Working closely with leaders and managers, you will build effective relationships, provide coaching and constructive challenge, and support the delivery of effective and consistent people management.

Key areas of the role include:

• Independently managing a varied employee relations caseload, providing advice across a broad range of people matters.
• Supporting organisational change, consultation processes and liaison with trade unions.
• Providing advice and support on the employment aspects of safeguarding concerns and allegations.
• Monitoring and supporting safer recruitment and Single Central Record compliance within allocated areas.
• Using workforce information and reporting to identify trends, risks and areas for intervention.
• Contributing to People projects, policy development, employee engagement and continuous improvement across the Trust.

This is a varied role suited to someone who is confident working independently, enjoys building relationships and can provide pragmatic, professional People advice while recognising when matters require escalation

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Generous annual leave entitlement for all year round staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working opportunities including some working from home
• The opportunity to make a real difference across a family of schools serving communities throughout Somerset.

Supporting documents and information

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11 October, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Apply on the BTC Trust website