People and Culture Advisor in Cheadle

Location: All campuses (travel will be required across all campuses)

We’re seeking an experienced People Advisor to join our People and Culture team, providing high‑quality, values‑led HR advice across the Group. This role plays a vital part in supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle, offering clear, pragmatic guidance and managing employee relations casework with fairness, consistency and care. You’ll work closely with People Partners and a range of stakeholders to help achieve positive outcomes for both individuals and the organisation.

About The Role:

• Manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, capability (including medical capability), probation, sickness absence and appeals, producing clear, well‑reasoned and legally sound documentation.
• Provide timely, practical advice to managers, supporting early resolution of issues and building confidence in fair, proportionate people management.
• Support organisational change activity and contribute to People & Culture initiatives, including wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and policy development.
• Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, contributing to actions that reduce absence, improve retention and enhance the colleague experience.
• Work collaboratively with People Partners, Talent & Development, Payroll and other stakeholders to deliver a consistent, professional and responsive People service.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in an HR Advisor / People Advisor role, with confidence managing a range of employee relations matters.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to interpret policy and legislation in a practical, proportionate way.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise, influence and challenge appropriately.
• Sound judgement, discretion and emotional intelligence, with a calm, solutions‑focused approach to casework.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards / willing to work towards), with a commitment to continuous professional development.

About TSCG – Making a difference, together

At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated. We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives. TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.

Exceptional Benefits Package

At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the People & Culture Director due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates. The role is open to direct applicants only. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. This role may close early; please submit your application early to avoid disappointment.