Business Support Officer – HR/Health and Wellbeing Champion

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education federation in Wigan seeks a Business Support Officer to assist with HR tasks, including recruitment and staff wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and numerical skills, a commitment to supporting staff, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a vibrant community-focused environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and child development.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Manager with all HR administration.
• Provide high-quality HR support and manage priorities.
• Play a key role in the Federation Wellbeing Group.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Resilience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Relevant qualification in HR or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR software

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12.08.2025

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The Aspire Federation - Oakfield High School/Landgate

Long Lane

Hindley

Wigan

WN2 4XA

37 hours per week, term time plus 4 weeks working 42 weeks per year

Required for as soon as possible

‘Aiming High Reaching All’

The Aspire Federation

Aspire is a dynamic and flourishing organisation. Everyone including parents, learners, staff and governors are an important part of our community team where views are encouraged and valued.

We are two outstanding schools and are proud of our exceptional success and numerous achievements. At Aspire we are committed to “Aiming High, Reaching All”.

What is it like to work at Aspire?

At Aspire you will find:

• A highly professional and driven staff team who support each other.
• Extensive and high-quality professional development opportunities with a focus upon coaching and mentoring.
• Real opportunities to thrive and grow.
• A genuine and bespoke staff wellbeing programme based on our wellbeing charter.
• A quality environment with high performing staff and learners whose key focus is teaching, learning and professional development.
• Strong and caring relationships which are the foundation of everything we do.

What are we looking for?

At Aspire we welcome applications from people who show:

• Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience
• An understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice.
• A desire and drive that inspires and motivates our young people and colleagues who are able to develop positive relationships.
• A desire to work as part of a high performing team. A voice and contributes to making our schools the outstanding places they are.
• A strong knowledge of child development and play/explorative based learning.

Landgate School

Landgate is a school for learners aged 4-19 with Autism and/or communication and interaction conditions. We are a small school with huge impact, dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and their families in the Wigan borough and beyond. We demonstrate extraordinary dedication, outward thinking and inspirational teaching, learning and sensory practice.

At Landgate, our mission is ‘Bringing Learning to Life’ through readiness and engagement for learning and targeted, purposeful and innovative learning opportunities. Our learners are encouraged to become confident, happy, independent young adults and valued members of the wider community.

Oakfield High School and College

Oakfield is a School and College for learners aged 11-19 years with complex learning needs. We are extremely proud of our school, the achievements of our learners, the expertise, dedication and commitment of our staff, our amazing environment and our reputation for providing an exceptional education to learners in our school and beyond.

‘Learning today for our tomorrow’ encapsulates our deep commitment to raising achievement and future aspirations. Our inspirational learning climate focuses on the whole young person. We have an unshakable belief that every learner has the potential to succeed, achieve, fulfil their dreams and make a valuable contribution to society.

Please be advised that although initially based at Oakfield High School, the postholder may have the unique and exciting opportunity to work across all of the Federated sites.

The Role

The Aspire Federation is seeking to appoint a forward-thinking Business Support Officer within HR. The role will mainly consist of a range of administrative, financial and IT based tasks. The successful candidate will assist the HR Manager in all HR administration which includes, recruitment processes, reference collating, interview invites, logging and reporting staff absences, staff absence insurance claims, service rewards plus other-directed tasks.

The applicant will play a key role in the Federation Wellbeing Group which will include arranging meetings, taking minutes and organising staff events. The applicant will need to provide high quality HR support and have the ability to work under pressure to completing priorities and demands.

The role requires excellent numerical, written, verbal and technological skills together with advanced organisational skills to ensure deadlines required by a statutory process are met. You must be able to work on your own initiative and provide an excellent level of customer service. The successful candidate will have excellent time management skills, be a flexible team player and will be able to work at pace with excellent attention to detail.

The Aspire Federation will have four sites based in Hindley, Bryn, Abram and Leigh from September 2025. Whilst the post will initially be based at one site, please be advised that the post holder may be required to work across all of the federated sites

At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all our staff, providing equal opportunities for all.

Candidates are encouraged to visit our website and social media to discover more about Oakfield High School and The Aspire Federation. Perspective applicants can request further information and ask questions via email to: [emailprotected]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and Adult barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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