HR Administrator

The Oak Partnership Trust; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Oak Partnership Trust is seeking a part-time Human Resources Administrator to join the HR team at Hazelbrook Campus, Selworthy School, Taunton, with hybrid working possible.

You will be the backbone of daily HR operations, providing essential support to staff and helping manage sensitive information in a diverse educational setting. The role offers term-time working with flexibility around start and finish times.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using IT systems and data management tools.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, team player, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to staff across the organisation.
• Be part of our HR team and support daily operations.
• Assist with data management and safeguarding compliance as required.

Skills

IT systems

Data management

Communication

Team player

Job description

Human Resources Administrator

If you are looking to join a fantastic team, have diversity in your job and work to support a wide range of people across our educational Trust, while applying and developing your skills and knowledge further, then this is the post for you!

The Role

Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? Are you organised, able to handle sensitive information and able to work to deadlines?

We are seeking to add additional capacity to our Human Resources team.

As a Human Resources Administrator, you will be the backbone of our daily operations, providing essential support to staff across our organisation. You will be part of our small HR team and part of our wider central office team, working to support our educational settings.

For more details, please read the job description which includes the person specification.

Flexibility

Working days will be school days in term time; we can be flexible on start and finish time to suit personal circumstances. The role will be based at Hazelbrook Campus, Selworthy School, in Taunton with hybrid working possible at times.

Who We're Looking For:

• Proficient in using IT systems and data management tools.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, team player, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people.

Why Join The Oak Partnership?

• Flexibility
• The opportunity to work within a forward thinking and supportive team.
• A supportive community and a committed team of staff that are equally determined to give learners the best possible opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being.
• Opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to join the Local Government Pension scheme.

Salary:

FTE= £26,847. Actual Annual Salary= £12,427 (based on 20 hours a week), term time only plus inset days (39 weeks)

Job Type

Part-time, Fixed term until August 31st in the first instance,.

Working Hours

Around 20- 25 hours a week - hours and working pattern open for negotiation.

Closing date:

Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Interviews:

Thursday 12 November 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Safeguarding statement:

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Please see our Recruitment, Selection and Ex-Offenders Policy for more information.

Note:

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The Oak Partnership Trust reserves the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. Shortlisting and interviews may therefore take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.