Human Resources Adviser (Operations)

Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are seeking a Human Resources Adviser to support the delivery of the HR service to staff and managers. You will contribute to the delivery of core HR services, such as absence management, induction, performance management and organisational change and perform administrative duties in support of the HR function and the processes associated with the delivery of the service across the Directorate.

You will undertake the day-to-day work of the HR Directorate, provide information to staff and act as a point of contact in respect of HR related queries, ensuring that the HR team provides an excellent and timely service to staff. Providing advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR related matters, ensuring appropriate consideration of policies and procedures, and relevant case law and legislation.

As our Human Resources Advisor, you will have experience of working in an HR administration or generalist adviser role. With excellent communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills, you will be able to work individually and as part of a team with a positive “can-do” attitude. Well-organised and able to adhere to systems and procedures, you will be proficient in the use of IT at Level 2/Intermediate level including Word, Excel, Databases and Outlook, with the ability to create reports.

This post will predominantly be based at Merton College, but you may be required to work from all STCG sites.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 26th June 2026.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, 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.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.