HR Officer

City of London Academies Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the UK seeks an HR administrator. The role involves supporting HR functions such as recruitment and compliance. Candidates should align with the Trust's values, committed to enhancing student achievement through effective administration. Opportunities for professional growth are available within the trust's supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Aligned with the Trust's educational and behavioural culture.
• Highly effective in promoting academic and personal achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the HR function.
• Undertake duties in recruitment, data management, and HR administration.

Job description

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

Our Approach

• We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven.
• We adopt a 'warm/strict' approach, combining high expectations with care and support, ensuring we never compromise on standards or expectations.
• No student's background becomes a reason for low expectations.
• We provide an environment where students can learn without disruption.
• We maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits.
• We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

About you

• You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture.
• You will be highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved.
• You will be committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

Responsibilities

As an integral member of the operations team, the post holder will provide effective and efficient administrative support to the HR function within the academy, undertaking duties across a range of HR activities including cover, recruitment and selection, data management and reporting, compliance and general HR administration.

Our Culture

We believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies Trust, and we very much hope that you will be inspired to want to join us. We are committed to investing in the next generation of COLAT people who will embody the Trust's culture, values and ethos.