HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR

Lancashire County Council; Worston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is seeking a confident HR Administrator to support colleagues across the employment journey, ensuring a professional, responsive and supportive HR service within an educational setting.

The role involves recruitment, onboarding, induction, payroll support, safeguarding compliance and maintaining accurate HR records including the SCR, contributing to a proactive and compliant service.

Qualifications

• Experience providing effective administrative support.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
• Experience in recruitment or HR administration process desirable.
• Experience working in a school/educational environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, induction, changes and leaver processes.
• Assist with safer recruitment administration and safeguarding compliance.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, including the Single Central Record (SCR).
• Support the HR Officer with payroll administration, workforce reporting and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Admin experience

Confidential data handling

Record keeping

Education

GCSE English & Maths

CIPD Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Location Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2BA (1504 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.crgs.org.uk

Summary Due to the continued development of our HR function and the growth of our school community, an opportunity has arisen for a confident and people-focused Human Resources Administrator to join our proactive and forward-thinking team. As a valued member of our HR team, you will play an important role in supporting colleagues throughout their employment journey, helping to ensure that our staff receive a professional, responsive and supportive HR service. No two days are the same and the role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your HR knowledge and skills within a rewarding educational environment.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to develop a career in Human Resources and gain experience across the full employee lifecycle within a large and successful Single Academy Trust. We are looking for someone able to step confidently into a fast-paced environment and make a positive contribution to a high-quality, compliant and people-centred service.

The role will involve

• Supporting the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, induction, employment changes and leaver processes.
• Supporting the administration of safer recruitment processes and maintaining compliance with safeguarding requirements.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and systems, including personnel files and the single central record, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, and GDPR.
• Supporting the HR Officer with payroll administration, workforce reporting, compliance monitoring and the delivery of a professional and people-centred HR service.

This is a varied and demanding role that requires enthusiasm, confidence, and the ability to work independently. You will need to manage deadlines effectively, communicate well with colleagues at all levels and bring a positive, proactive approach to your work, along with a good sense of humour!

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a close-knit, friendly and supportive community, and a truly rewarding place to work. If you share our values and believe you have the skills and qualities we are looking for, we warmly encourage you to apply.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

The closing date is 08/10/2026 at 12 noon

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 5-9 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards a professional HR qualification

Essential Experience

• Experience of providing effective administrative support
• Experience of maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within a school, academy trust or educational environment
• Experience of recruitment or HR administration process

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.