HR Officer

Marchant Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Officer to join a central HR team within a large Multi-Academy Trust in Gloucester. This full-time, permanent position starts in January 2026 and is ideal for candidates with HR administrative experience, particularly in education or multi-site environments. Responsibilities include supporting HR administration, managing safer recruitment, and assisting with employee relations. The role requires strong communication skills and attention to detail, ideally complemented by a CIPD qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration across multiple schools.
• Understanding of safeguarding and compliance regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support HR administration for multiple schools.
• Handle safer recruitment and contract preparation.
• Maintain HR databases and assist with payroll updates.

Skills

HR administrative experience

Strong knowledge of SCR, DBS, and safeguarding compliance

Confident communicator

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards it

Job description

A large and successful Multi-Academy Trust in Gloucester is seeking an organised and reliable HR Officer to join its central HR team from January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent post supporting several schools within the trust.

• HR Officer required full-time
• Join the central HR team of a respected MAT
• Gloucester-based role (occasional travel to other schools)
• January 2026 start
• Ideal for candidates with HR compliance and recruitment experience

About the Role

The HR Officer will support HR administration across multiple schools, including safer recruitment, contract preparation, HR database maintenance, payroll updates, and assisting with employee relations casework.

This is a varied and fast-paced role ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking and working collaboratively with operations teams across different school sites.

Experience and Qualifications

• HR administrative experience essential (education or multi-site HR desirable)
• Strong knowledge of SCR, DBS, and safeguarding compliance
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
• CIPD qualification or working towards it is desirable

School Information

The MAT consists of 8 schools ranging from primary to secondary. All schools are rated Good or Outstanding and benefit from high-quality leadership and strong trust-wide systems.

Application – HR Officer

To be considered for this HR Officer role supporting a Gloucestershire MAT, please send your CV promptly.