HR & Training Specialist — CPD, Recruitment & Onboarding

Kingsbridge Educational Trust; Monkston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is seeking a proactive HR & Training Officer to join our central team based at Milton Keynes. The role focuses on setting up a new training matrix and computer system, coordinating CPD and providing HR support across the employee lifecycle.

You will work across multiple schools, ensure GDPR compliance, and contribute to governance activities. A CIPD qualification or progression is preferred, with travel across the Trust likely.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about UK employment law, HR best practice and data protection requirements.
• Experienced in recruitment, onboarding and HR administration and employee relations casework.
• Confident in supporting employee relations matters and maintaining confidentiality
• Skilled in organising training programmes and managing competing priorities.
• An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Competent in using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development
• A CIPD qualification (or working towards one), experience within education or a Multi-Academy Trust, and governance experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing training records and statutory training compliance
• Organising and promoting Trust-wide CPD opportunities
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, contract changes and leaver processes, including input on the Trust payroll system.
• Coordinating safer recruitment processes and pre-employment checks.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Assisting with policy advice on employee relations casework, including attendance, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes.
• Supporting governance compliance, including DBS checks and governor training.
• Where required to take notes for any HR or Governance hearings (this may involve some occasional evening work)
• Supporting audits, inspections and policy development activities.

Skills

UK employment law knowledge

HR best practice

Data protection

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

Training coordination

Communication

HR systems

Confidentiality

Continuous improvement

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Payroll system

Job description

Kingsbridge Educational Trust is seeking a proactive HR & Training Officer to join our central team based at Milton Keynes. The role focuses on setting up a new training matrix and computer system, coordinating CPD and providing HR support across the employee lifecycle.

You will work across multiple schools, ensure GDPR compliance, and contribute to governance activities. A CIPD qualification or progression is preferred, with travel across the Trust likely.