HR Administration Assistant

Accord Multi Academy Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wakefield seeks an HR Administration Assistant to manage administrative tasks, respond to inquiries, and support the HR team. Applicants can apply for full-time or part-time roles, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week. Benefits include pension scheme enrollment, annual leave, and health services.

Benefits

Membership to pension schemes

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual flu jab

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in tasks such as drafting letters and contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple inquiries and communications properly.
• Experience in handling administrative tasks in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR Team inquiries.
• Draft letters, contracts, and manage the HR email inbox.
• Respond to routine inquiries and collaborate with HR colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available in the HR Central Team for an enthusiastic and driven Administration Assistant. In this hands-on, operational role as HR Administration Assistant, you will carry out a range of administrative duties related to safer recruitment and act as the first point of contact for the HR Team. You will receive and deal with telephone calls and enquiries in a courteous manner and manage the busy HR email inbox. You will respond to routine enquiries with support from HR colleagues and complete administrative tasks such as drafting letters, contracts, communications and minutes to a high standard and must have exemplary attention to detail. The full-time post is offered; however, applications will be considered from candidates seeking part-time arrangements with flexibility for Term Time working. A minimum of 30 hours per week and Term Time plus 15 days is required. Please state on your application form if you wish to be considered as a part-time applicant.

Hours and working pattern

The full-time hours for the role are Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break per day. We will consider appropriate alternatives to this working pattern. Please specify on your application form.

Contract

This position is temporary in the first instance until 31 August 2026.

About us

The Accord Central HR Department is staffed by dedicated and professionally qualified people specialists. The department provides a full HR & Payroll service to over 450 staff across our 5 academies and central team.

Benefits

We offer an extensive range of employee benefits. Examples include the following focus areas: Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Please see our website for the full details of our People Pledge and Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service for full-year posts
• Technology scheme via SmartTech
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Health and wellbeing services with the ability to claim money back for prescriptions, optical and dental care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• On-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings

*restrictions apply

Equality, safeguarding and recruitment

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value inclusion and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this position please contact [e-mail] or call 01924 232899.

Closing Date: Monday 06 October 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews are likely to be held: week commencing Monday 06 October 2025

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/

Completed application forms should be returned to [e-mail].

Based on the number and quality of applications, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the dates above. Early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.