HR Administration Assistant - Accord Multi Academy Trust

Kirklees Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wakefield is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to support the HR Central Team. The role involves various administrative duties, making it crucial to have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The position is temporary and offers a flexible working arrangement. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in HR and a strong attention to detail. This role is vital for managing HR communication and administrative tasks effectively.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers' or Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free annual flu jab

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in an HR environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of administrative duties related to safer recruitment.
• Act as the first point of contact for the HR Team.
• Manage the busy HR email inbox.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Experience in HR environment

Job description

Overview

Organisations: Accord Multi Academy Trust

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Full Year (Part Time & Term Time Applications Will Also Be Considered)

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Wakefield and surrounding areas

Position type: Temporary

Length of contract: Temporary to 31 August 2026 in the First Instance

Salary: Scale 3, £25,583 to £25,989 per annum (actual salary)

Advert wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Accord Multi Academy Trust

To Start As Soon As Possible

Role description

An exciting opportunity has become available in the HR Central Team for an enthusiastic and driven Administration Assistant. In this hands-on, operational role you will carry out a range of administrative duties, including those related to safer recruitment and acting 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.

Requirements and preferences

The ideal candidate will preferably have previous experience of working in a HR environment and will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be confident in their approach.

Working patterns

Although the substantive post is Full Time, Full Year, applications will be considered from candidates who are seeking part time arrangements and the flexibility of Term Time working. We do however require a minimum of 30 hours per week, and Term Time plus 15 days. Please state on your application form if you wish to be considered as a part time applicant.

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. As referenced above, we will consider appropriate alternatives to this working pattern. Please specify on your application form.

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

About the Trust

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 are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package.

• 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 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service (for full year posts)


• Technology scheme via SmartTech*


• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards


• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured


• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans


• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.


• Cycle to Work Scheme*


• Free annual flu jab


• Free, on-site parking at every site


• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings


• restrictions apply

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact or call on 01924 232899.

Closing Date: Monday 06 October 2025 at 9.00am

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

Application forms are available from

Completed application forms to be returned to .

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date 06 October 2025, 9:00 AM