Part Time HR Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a confident and organised HR Assistant to support the day-to-day HR service across three large secondary schools. This part-time role will focus on managing the HR inbox, directing enquiries to the right colleagues and supporting recruitment administration, including posting job adverts and preparing offer letters.

You will work 20 hours per week, 12pm-4pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of changing to 8am-12pm for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage a busy inbox.
• Professional communication with candidates, school colleagues and referees.
• Understanding of safer recruitment and pre-employment checks.
• Experience supporting recruitment administration, including job adverts and offer letters.
• Ability to provide complete CV history and explain gaps in employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the HR inbox and triage messages to the appropriate colleagues.
• Support recruitment administration: posting job adverts, communicating with candidates, sending offer letters.
• Send and chase references; handle DBS paperwork.
• Gather documentation for DBS applications and assist with safer recruitment checks.

Skills

Organisation

Administrative skills

Communication

Safer recruitment

Recruitment administration

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an organised and proactive HR Assistant, looking for a part-time opportunity supporting a prestigious Tameside Trust with three large secondary schools?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a confident and organised HR Assistant to support the day-to-day HR service across a prestigious Tameside Trust comprising three large secondary schools. This part-time role will focus on managing the HR inbox, directing enquiries to the right colleagues and supporting recruitment administration, including posting job adverts and preparing offer letters. You will work 20 hours per week, 12pm-4pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of changing to 8am-12pm for the right candidate. Pay is £14-£20 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

To join us and be successful in this HR Assistant role, you will need to:

• Have strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy inbox and prioritise enquiries.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, school colleagues and referees, and handle confidential information carefully.
• Have an understanding of safer recruitment and the importance of accurate pre-employment checks.
• Be confident supporting recruitment administration, including job adverts, offer letters, references and DBS paperwork.
• Provide a CV with full employment and education history, explaining any gaps in employment.
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, relevant reference checks and Overseas Police Clearances if applicable.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

The role

The successful candidate will provide practical HR and recruitment administration across three large secondary schools within a prestigious Tameside Trust. You will monitor the HR inbox, triage messages and direct them to the appropriate colleagues, helping ensure enquiries are dealt with promptly. A key part of the role will be supporting recruitment: preparing and posting job adverts, communicating with candidates, sending offer letters, and sending, receiving and chasing references. You will also gather the relevant documentation needed to process DBS applications and support safer recruitment checks.

This is a varied part-time position suited to someone who is organised, discreet and comfortable managing detailed administrative tasks. The standard hours are 12pm-4pm each weekday, with the option of 8am-12pm for the right candidate. The hourly rate is £14-£20, depending on qualifications and experience.

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay and access to a wide range of education opportunities.
• Access to 2,500 accredited CPD courses through our exclusive partnership with The National College.
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
• Full interview preparation and assistance, so you feel prepared and confident.
• Ongoing support from your consultant throughout your placement.
• A straightforward online portal for timesheets and availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

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