HR Officer

Workinshrewsbury; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-academy trust in Shrewsbury is seeking a proactive HR Officer to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive HR support across various areas, including recruitment and performance management. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in HR and will be part of a committed team dedicated to staff wellbeing and professional development. A competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free parking

Access to Wellbeing services

25 days holiday per year

Commitment to continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a HR generalist role, preferably within education.
• Hold or be working towards CIPD Level 5.
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Leaders and stakeholders across recruitment, attendance management, and performance management.
• Provide professional and high-quality HR support across the multi-academy trust.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Ability to work under pressure

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Are you an HR professional and looking for the next step in your career or a new challenge?

Do you want to be given the opportunity to join a successful and driven team in a thriving and growing Multi Academy Trust?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and efficient generalist HR Officer to join our successful and friendly team in providing professional and high-quality HR support across our growing multi-academy trust.

Working in a fast paced environment, you will support our HR Leaders and stakeholders across the breadth of HR areas including recruitment, attendance management, performance management and formal casework.

Salary Grade 9,

Hours: 37 hours, Full working year (part time roles considered)

Required: 1st September 2025

Location: Shrewsbury

Type: Permanent

To be successful, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a HR generalist role, preferably within education
• Hold or be working towards CIPD Level 5
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• A solution focused and proactive approach
• Excellent organisational skills with the confidence to work independently and collaboratively
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

Why this role above others?
The Human Resources team forms part of the larger Trust’s Shared Services function providing professional services supporting the delivery of “Achievement through Caring’” to our family of 11 schools. Our staff wellbeing survey tells us staff love working here because of the relationships between staff, across departments and our family of schools.

We offer:

• An established, experienced and strong central team that works closely with stakeholders across our schools
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• Free parking
• Access to Wellbeing services, including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support
• 25 days holiday per year
• Recognition of continuous service

If you are interested in this post and would like the opportunity to visit the Trust, or if you have any queries, please email Louise Reeves/Julia Hipkiss on [e-mail]

To view our recruitment pack and to apply, please visit our website – www.marchesacademy.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online searches. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 5th June 2025.

Interviews will be held on Monday 16th June 2025.

Safeguarding Information

Across the Trust, a robust approach is taken to the safeguarding of our Children and Young People (CYP). We consider the best interests of our CYP in everything we do.

All staff are appointed in accordance with the safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE).

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