Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor

Reference number: JR253067

Location: We offer flexibility across London, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool or Nottingham

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, hybrid working model.

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles:1

Salary:£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Role Summary

As a Senior HR Advisor, you will deliver a proactive, commercially focused HR partnering service, supporting managers with complex employee relations matters, coaching effective people management, and contributing to the continuous improvement of HR practices, employee experience, and service delivery focused HR partnering service.
 

Reporting to the HR Manager and working as part of the HR Pathways team, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, build trusted relationships with stakeholders, and play an active role in shaping a modern, inclusive and efficient HR function.

The role requires regular travel to meet stakeholders and support our colleges across the UK.

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What you’ll bring to the role

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with sound judgment in managing complex ER matters. 

• Demonstrable experience in a partnering or senior advisory HR role, with the ability to influence, coach, and challenge managers effectively building credibility at all levels 

• Strong analytical skills, with confidence using HR data and insight to inform decisions. 

• Comfortable learning and adopting new digital tools, including AI‑powered platforms, to enhance efficiency and leverage autonomy.  

• Interest in or experience of HR process improvement, digital tools, or automation.  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels. 

• Proactive, organised, and detail focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. 

• Experience within a commercial or education environment, with exposure to a unionised setting desirable.  

Qualifications 

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above desirable), with evidence of ongoing continuous professional development. 

What we do

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on Thursday 26th February 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support  

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments 

At Kaplan International Pathways, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive global workforce. As equal opportunity employers, we ensure fair treatment for all employees, safeguarding them from discrimination based on protected characteristics as defined in the Equality Act 2010, and beyond.

We actively welcome individuals from varied backgrounds to apply for roles within our organisation, appreciating the distinct viewpoints and contributions they offer. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with visible and hidden disabilities, and individuals of any age or family status.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.

Employee Resource Group

Furthermore, we proudly endorse and provide a platform for our Employee Resource Groups, such as Kaplan Pride, Higher Ground Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Group, and Parents and Carers. These groups serve as vital forums for support, connection, and advocacy within our company

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme.  Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview. 

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