HR Assistant - ref. n2469323
Salary: Grade 5 £25,584 - £27,269
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Reporting to: HR Officer
Start date: May 2025
About Us
This is an exciting time to be joining our Multi Academy Trust, which collectively educates over 4300 children, and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local communities. The Foundation’s central offices are based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College campus set in beautiful grounds.
The Sir John Brunner Foundation is founded on the shared ambition that every child’s life shall be enhanced through the highest standards in education.
The Multi Academy Trust comprises of The County High School, Leftwich, Middlewich High School, Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College, and Macclesfield Academy.
The Sir John Brunner Foundation recognises the importance of first class education in shaping individuals with a strong moral compass who are driven by loyalty, compassion and a strong sense of contribution to their community and country
About the Role
Following internal promotion, we have an exciting vacancy for a HR Assistant to join the Foundation’s HR team. Whether you are an experienced administrator, or looking to begin your career in HR, your application will be welcomed. The HR Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the HR Services Team, to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient HR services across the Foundation.The HR team organisation chart is attached.
Your Responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached
What we are looking for
The successful candidate will have strong administrative skills, good attention to detail and experience of database management. Customer service skills are also desirable. HR experience is preferred but not essential. Success in post will be driven by a candidate who is logical, has excellent attention to detail and works proactively to achieve set deadlines.
This role will be of particular interest to someone who is wanting to begin or develop their career and experience in HR, as they will benefit from mentorship from a team of HR professionals. Full training and development in post will be provided, consideration will be given to supporting the post holder through professional qualifications.
This role is being offered on a full time basis, however consideration will be given to alternative working patterns for the right candidate, including term time only working arrangements.
Closing Date: 22nd April 2025, 9amInterview Date: 24th April 2025
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our HR Assistant, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.
We’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to talk to us about the role before applying, please contact Laura Platt on lplatt@sjbf.org.uk and we would be happy to answer any questions you have.
The Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.The school is an equal opportunities employer.