At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape an inclusive culture and support effective people management across the organisation.
- Company: Join the Deaf Academy, empowering deaf young people through education and care.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days' leave, 8% pension, wellbeing support, and opportunities to learn BSL.
- Other info: Collaborate with leaders and develop a positive employee experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a values-driven environment while growing your HR career.
- Qualifications: Experienced HR professional with strong employment law knowledge and coaching skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Help shape a truly inclusive organisation where people and purpose come together. At the Deaf Academy, we support deaf young people aged 9–25 to thrive and achieve independence through specialist education and care. As we grow, we’re looking for two Senior HR Advisors to join our People team and play a key role in strengthening our culture, capability, and organisational effectiveness.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll partner with managers across the organisation to support effective people management. You’ll combine strong operational HR delivery with a proactive, solutions-focused approach—supporting everything from employee relations and recruitment campaigns to workforce planning and leadership development.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clear, practical HR advice on employee relations matters
- Support and lead recruitment and resourcing activity
- Partner with managers on workforce planning and people insights
- Coach and develop line managers to build confidence and capability
- Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and a positive employee experience
About You
You’ll be an experienced HR professional with:
- Solid employment law knowledge and ER case experience
- Confidence in coaching and influencing managers
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact in a values-driven organisation
- Work collaboratively with leaders across education and care
- Learn British Sign Language (BSL) and grow your HR career
- Excellent benefits including 30 days’ leave + bank holidays, 8% pension, and wellbeing support
Senior HR Advisor (People & Culture) in Exmouth employer: the Deaf Academy
At the Deaf Academy, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer that values diversity and empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the lives of deaf young people. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering opportunities to learn British Sign Language and develop your HR skills while enjoying excellent benefits such as 30 days' leave, an 8% pension contribution, and comprehensive wellbeing support. Join us in shaping a supportive environment where purpose and people come together.
