Administration Assistant - HR

Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in Wolverhampton is seeking an HR Administration Assistant to support operational HR services. The role requires strong HR experience, excellent communication, and organizational skills. The position offers full-time hours within a supportive central team, focused on improving educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Professional, enthusiastic, and pro-active team player.
• Strong generalist HR and administrative experience.
• Focus on effective operational HR support.

Responsibilities

• Support schools with HR operations.
• Deliver value-added operational HR services.
• Facilitate communication with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Initiative

Job description

Perry Hall MAT - Administration Assistant - HR

Employer: Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Salary: Trust Pay Scale Grade B, £26,214 - £29,516 per annum

Closing date: 3 Oct 2025

Reference: TDPHHR160925

Sector: Education

Job Type: Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Administration, Other - Support staff roles

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Standard

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description

Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is a growing Trust currently comprising ten primary schools across Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Worcestershire & Sandwell.

As a result of our continued growth, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Trust Central Business Team where a HR Administration Assistant is required to support our schools with the delivery of an effective and efficient operational HR service.

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and pro-active team player who is keen to use and build upon their existing HR knowledge and experience to support staff at all levels within our organisation in the delivery of excellent educational outcomes.

Candidates will possess strong generalist HR and administrative experience and be looking to develop their skills whilst promoting value added operational HR support services.

You should have excellent communication/interpersonal skills, show initiative and the ability to prioritise workload as well as drive improvements. You must have a focussed but flexible approach to work as we deliver support to multiple stakeholders.

Teamwork is key - Together We Succeed.

The successful candidate will be based in our small and welcoming shared support services central team at Berrybrook Education Business Suite in Wolverhampton, WV10 8NZ.

Visits to the Trust

Applicants are encouraged to visit our academy before applying. To arrange a visit, please email Recruiting Manager Mr. Jeremy Parkes.

Applying

Please complete our application form and submit it via email or via this website.

Safer Recruitment

Within all PHMAT schools, our first priority is the welfare of all our children, and we follow a strict safer recruitment procedure for any new appointments.

All staff in every role are committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted to our care, at all times.

Supporting Documents for Perry Hall MAT - Administration Assistant - HR

• Download Application Form (DOC)
• Download Job supporting document (PDF)

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and pro-active team player who is keen to use and build upon their existing HR knowledge and experience to support staff at all levels within our organisation in the delivery of excellent educational outcomes.

Candidates will possess strong generalist HR and administrative experience and be looking to develop their skills whilst promoting value added operational HR support services.

You should have excellent communication/interpersonal skills, show initiative and the ability to prioritise workload as well as drive improvements. You must have a focussed but flexible approach to work as we deliver support to multiple stakeholders.

Teamwork is key - Together We Succeed.