People/HR Officer - Initio Learning trust

Dorset Council UK; Wimborne Minster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated People / HR Officer to provide comprehensive HR support across various departments. The role, which offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, requires excellent communication and organisational skills. Candidates should be ready to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple HR tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Professional and confident with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support with HR administration and expert HR advice.
• Deliver efficient HR processes in line with Initio Standards.
• Champion modern HR practices and enhance employee experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

Initio Learning Trust is looking for a People / HR Officer to join our fantastic People team. Could this be you?

Are you a dynamic HR professional ready to make a significant impact across a thriving Multi-Academy Trust?

Initio Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated and proactive People Officer to join our central People Team. This pivotal role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive HR service, ensuring compliance and best practice delivery to support assigned schools / departments across our Trust. If you're passionate about people, process, and playing a key role in a supportive educational environment, we want to hear from you!

Salary: Grade 9, Actual Salary £28,725.36 - £32,579.20 per annum (FTE £31,067 - £35,235)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37 hours

Working Weeks: 41 weeks, full-time, term-time + 2 weeks

Approximate Start Date: September 2025

Advert Closing Date: Wednesday 20th August 2025

Interview Dates: Interviews are planned for the week commencing Monday 25th August 2025 in person.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our central shared service People team, the People Officer role will work closely with the wider People Team, People Business Partners, School Headteachers and Office Managers. This is a hybrid role, working across multiple sites in Dorset with occasional home working, and therefore requires the ability to travel independently. You will be instrumental in:

• Developing and maintaining a good understanding of assigned schools/departments, in order to provide proactive support with various aspects of HR administration, expert HR advice and guidance.
• Deliver efficient and best practice HR administration and processes for assigned schools/departments in line with Initio Standards.
• Deliver proactive solutions-focussed HR advice across a range of people matters.
• Champion a shift from traditional HR practices to modern, outcome focused approaches.
• Collaborate with the wider People team to enhance the employee experience and embed inclusive, future ready policies and practises for an exceptional people experience.
  
  

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a professional and confident individual with excellent communication skills and an exceptional eye for detail. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to prioritise effectively and work well under pressure. Strong organisational and administrative skills are essential.

In Addition, You Will Be Someone Who

• Can multitask efficiently across a range of HR areas.
• Takes a systematic and process-driven approach to their work.
• Can demonstrate excellent record-keeping skills.
• Is ready to progress and enhance their career in Human Resources within a large multi-academy Trust.
  
  

We are a flexible working Trust and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We are also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments required throughout the recruitment process.

Ready to join our team?

Apply now and become a vital part of Initio Learning Trust's success!

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Shani Davies, Director People and Culture via [e-mail] or by emailing [e-mail]