HR Advisor - Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Academy: Fylde Coast Academy Trust 
Contract: Permanent 
Salary: NJC Pay Scale Grade F, Points 19 to 24 
Closing date for applications:
9 February 2026, 9.00am HR Advisor - Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Academy: Fylde Coast Academy Trust
Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours), Full Year
Salary: NJC, Grade F, Points 19 to 24 on the NJC Pay Scale
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 9th February 2026
Start date: 1st March 2026 or sooner if possible
Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) was established in 2012. Our trust aims to ensure first class learning opportunities for all young people across the Fylde Coast and across Lancashire. The trust has grown to include 10 academies with primary, secondary and all through as well as the Central Services and School Improvement team. Our values of excellence, integrity and resilience guide us to be the best we can be. Learners are at the heart of what we do and their outcomes and successes are what drive us.
As a Multi-Academy Trust we work in partnership with educational institutions locally to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, which is critical to our culture of continuous improvement. Full information about the trust and its work can be found on our website www.fcat.org.uk
The Role
We are looking for a HR Advisor who has the experience to confidently deliver high quality, professional and forward-thinking HR Advice to the academies and central services of the trust. Working in a team including the Head of HR, HR Business Partners and HR Officer this is a great opportunity to work in a generalist role supporting the achievement of our HR and trust priorities.
What will you deliver
- Expert advice to academy HR contacts, managers and senior leaders on day to day queries on terms and conditions of employment, HR policies and procedures and best practice human resource management and development.
- Work closely with managers, building excellent relationships and supporting them in effectively and efficiently managing all employee relations matters e.g. staff attendance, capability, disciplinary, grievance, flexible working, special leave etc. in line with legislation and policy, within a reasonable timeline and to an appropriate resolution.
- Support in projects that supports the achievement of academy and trust objectives.
What you need to succeed
- Deliver well thought out, clear, practical HR advice to managers and senior leaders that considers everyone involved; as well as what and the how;
- Supportive and positive team member;
- Build strong and effective working relationships that provide support and constructive challenge;
- Work with integrity, confidence, resilience and initiative;
- Generate ideas driven by data and best practice to continually develop the HR service;
- Organisational skills, drive and determination to provide excellence in all you do.
Why choose FCAT?
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- CIPD professional development opportunities
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions above 15%.
- Annual automatic pay progression within grade
- Access to free health support services via an App for all staff to access online GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, CBT, stress and anxiety coaching as well as advice on health, finance, legal matters.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free annual flu vaccine and free eye tests
- Blackpool Council travel discount
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter
How to apply:
To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form and equal opportunities form at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies
Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Monday 9th February 2026
Shortlisting is Thursday 12th February 2026
Recruitment Day is Monday 16th February 2026
For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Laura Ferris, Head of HR, at laura.ferris@fcat.org.uk
The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.
Interview Date: 16 February 2026