HR Officer

SATIS EDUCATION LTD; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking an HR Officer to provide strategic support across its schools. The successful candidate will develop HR plans, manage recruitment, and ensure compliance with legislation. The role encourages flexible and mobile working across multiple sites. Ideal for someone dedicated to educational values and community engagement, with a salary range of £34,434 to £41,771.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR leadership and compliance.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Ability to implement HR plans aligned with organizational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop HR plan aligned with Trust’s strategy.
• Provide HR advice to senior leaders and Trustees.
• Lead HR aspects of school conversions.
• Manage recruitment campaigns and HR systems.
• Oversee staff wellbeing initiatives and workforce development.

Skills

HR leadership

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

HR Officer

St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company

Contract: Full-time, permanent (term time only will be considered)

Salary range: Grade 4 (£34,434 to £41,771)

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer

Location: The role will be part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Central Services team, flexible and mobile working is encouraged. Travel across all academy sites is required.

St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company (STOCMAC) is seeking a skilled HR Officer to provide operational and strategic HR support across our schools and central team.

STOCMAC was formed in May 2019 with two secondary schools and one primary, later joined by three more in 2021. The Trust is now entering an exciting period of growth, with six further primaries due to join in the coming months.

All our schools lie within four miles of Birmingham’s cultural and commercial centre. Rooted in family, parish and active community links, STOCMAC helps young people discover their God-given talents, guided by Christ’s example and the Gospel values of love, service, mercy and compassion.

The Trust is looking to appoint an HR Officer with proven experience in HR leadership and compliance. With excellent communication and relationship-building skills, you will provide advice and guidance to leaders and staff across the Trust, ensuring our HR practice reflects the values of STOCMAC as well as national legislation.

The ideal candidate will be dedicated to furthering the values and aspirations of STOCMAC and committed to continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will:

• Develop and implement an annual HR plan aligned with the Trust’s strategy.
• Provide high-quality HR advice to senior leaders, Trustees and Headteachers.
• Lead HR aspects of school conversions, including TUPE and due diligence.
• Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring safer recruitment and legal compliance.
• Manage recruitment campaigns, payroll, pensions and HR systems.
• Oversee staff wellbeing initiatives, CPD and workforce development.
• Work with external HR partners, trade unions and legal advisors on casework and employee relations.

To find out more and register your interest for the role, please visit the website at this address: www.joinstocmac.co.uk

If you have any questions or queries about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch by contacting Satis Education on 01744 634654 or email [e-mail]

• The closing date for applications is: Monday 29th September 2025 at 9.00am
• Shortlisting: To be arranged
• Interviews will take place on: To be arranged

St Teresa of Calcutta Multi Academy Company is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for all roles. All candidates will also be subject to an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.