HR Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cannock Chase is looking for an HR Officer, including Cover Coordinator, for 37 hours per week. The role focuses on managing cover, overseeing recruitment processes, and maintaining staffing records. The successful candidate will join a supportive team with strong emphasis on professional development. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make an impact in an academy environment. Applications close at 9am on 13th February 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in HR.
• Ability to manage recruitment and maintain staffing records.
• Strong understanding of safer recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage cover for staff absences.
• Responsible for academy's recruitment process.
• Maintain confidential staffing records.

Job description

Staffordshire University Academy

Marston Road

Hednesford

Staffordshire

WS12 4JH

HR Officer inc. Cover Coordinator

Salary: Grade 7, 37 hours per week, term time plus 5 days

Required as soon as possible

Staffordshire University Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated HR Officer inc. Cover Coordinator to join our supportive Business Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development. The successful candidate will manage cover, be responsible for the academy’s recruitment, maintain confidential staffing records, lead the safer recruitment process and monitor staff absence.

Closing date for applications is 9am on 13th February 2026