People Advisor

We are seeking a proactive and approachable People Advisor to join our dedicated People team on a parttime basis.

In this role you will provide daytoday HR support across our schools care homes and head office helping managers and colleagues navigate a wide range of HR queries and processes. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of operational HR work and strategic input. You will play a key role in delivering a highquality responsive HR service from employee relations wellbeing and policy work to benefits and people data. You will help drive positive outcomes for the organisation while ensuring that our people practices remain fair consistent legally compliant and aligned with the Foundations goals.

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills a solutionfocused approach and the ability and aptitude to support a diverse workforce across multiple return we offer a collaborative working environment where your contribution will have real impact.

About You

• Ideally CIPDqualified or educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in HR business or management.
• Experience in an HR/People advisory role.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law.
• Highly organised disciplined and able to prioritise a fluctuating workload effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of staff.
• Pragmatic with the ability to find creative and practical solutions.
• Professionally curious and committed to continuous improvement.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Working Pattern

• Hours: Permanent Part Time - up to 22 hours per week Monday to Thursday. Working pattern can be discussed at interview.
• Hybrid working: two/three days in the office and one day working remotely with Wednesday as the designated anchor day.
  

The closing date for applications is 12 June 2026. The application window may close earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received therefore we encourage early applications.

Our charity looks to support people of all ages and backgrounds and bring them together to inspire a sense of community in all that we do.

For more than 420 years weve been investing in our local community ensuring a lasting legacy to educate and care for the people of Croydon now and for generations to come.

John Whitgift Foundation employs around 950 staff across our schools care homes and John Whitgift Foundation head office.