HR and Business Support Officer

TES FE News; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardwick House School is seeking a dedicated HR Administrator to support all aspects of HR administration. The role requires a proactive individual with HR experience who can build trust within the workforce and assure employee well-being. Benefits include working in a supportive school community, with personal and career development opportunities available.

Benefits

Free access to employee assistance programme

Complimentary tea/coffee/drinks

Staff rewards programme

Friendly and social staff team

Qualifications

• Previous experience within HR.
• Experience of GDPR and Health & Safety is highly beneficial.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of everyone at the school including staff as well as promoting safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of HR administration.
• Build supportive and trusting relationships with the workforce.
• Provide advice to the leadership team on employee relations matters.
• Support the business to achieve wider goals.

Skills

Proactive

Confident

Teamwork

Autonomy

HR Experience

GDPR Knowledge

Health & Safety Awareness

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a people-focused team member to support all aspects of our HR administration. You will build supportive and trusting relationships with our workforce, provide advice to the leadership team on employee relations matters, and support the business to achieve our wider goals.

Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks. There will be a requirement for some hybrid working during school holidays.

Salary: £30,000

Start Date: 1st September 2025, or as soon as available in the new academic year.

Hardwick House School is a small specialist independent school for learners, aged 7-19, with autism and related communication difficulties. The school provides a safe learning environment in which our learners can thrive and succeed academically, socially and emotionally. You will be working alongside a range of colleagues who will support you to thrive in this role, both within the school and regionally within the Newcome Education group, and as part of our wider parent company, Cavendish Education.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and confident person who can work both in a team and autonomously.
• Previous experience within HR. Experience of GDPR and Health & Safety is highly beneficial.
• A commitment to the wellbeing of everyone at the school including staff as well as promoting the safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuous professional development.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity of working in a supportive school community where every member is valued.
• Support for your personal and career development.
• Free access to an employee assistance programme, all tea/coffee/drinks provided in school, and a staff rewards programme.
• To be part of a friendly and social staff team.
  
  

To apply

Applicants must complete the school application form detailing their interest in the role and how they meet the requirements of the person specification. We welcome enquiries about the role. Hardwick House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment vetting including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Wednesday 6th August