Human Resources Officer (East Sussex) West Sussex
Job description
● Salary: £26,983 - £30,170 FTE (SAT 7)
● Full-time (Part Time will be considered)
● 37 Hours per week.
● Central Services role, Based in East Sussex
We have an exciting new opportunity for an HR Officer to join the East Sussex branch part of our central services team.
As a HR Officer you will be expected to provide an effective advisory and support function to schools within Swale Academies Trust. You will be the key point of contact for staff in relation to their pay and pensions matters, as well as providing Headteachers and other senior leaders with advice and guidance on employee relations matters in consultation with the HR Business Partners, maintaining confidentiality and respect whilst adhering to policies, procedures and regulatory framework.
This opportunity will challenge and develop your HR knowledge along with your organisational skills, so drive, enthusiasm and creativity is essential, as is a level 3 CIPD or equivalent experience. You will be required to have up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice along with an understanding of staff pay and payroll processes.
An ability to travel between schools within the Trust.
Previous experience of working within the education sector would be an advantage but it is not essential.
Part Time hours will be considered for this position.
Swale Academies Trust is a successful Multi-Academy Trust in school improvement, specialising in taking schools in Ofsted category and turning them into good or outstanding schools. Our ambition is driven by enabling schools and children to succeed. We have a wide range of excellent and highly accomplished senior leaders who lead with a sense of purpose, charisma and a set of shared values. The Trust is overseen by a Board of Directors who share leaders’ values and provide the highest quality challenge and support.
Join us to benefit from:
● Being part of a highly successful trust;
● Being part of a caring and supportive Central Services and HR team;
● Hybrid working;
● Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
● Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
● Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive;
● Generous Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays and a concessionary day to be taken at Christmas;
Full details about this position can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack (https://www.swale.at/_site/data/files/vacancies/sat/hr-officer-east-sussex-asap23/530593E682813B79123D2C3B317E3720.pdf).
Thank you for taking the time to consider this vacancy. If you would like to know more about the Trust and its schools please visit our website: swale.at
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Jenny Cullinane, HR Business Partner, for an informal discussion regarding the post by email: [email protected] 01795 905978.
CV's and Application Forms should be sent to [email protected]
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [email protected] 01795 426091 (option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: 13th July 2023
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,983.00-£30,170.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sussex, BN10 8RB
Application deadline: 07/07/2023
