HR Administration Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Administration Officer to ensure the seamless delivery of HR operations in the Brian Clarke Academy and to undertake HR administration for the Cranmer Oldham Hub, which is currently three primary schools.

You responsibilities will span the employee life cycle and you will be a key point of contact for employees and managers.

This is a well-supported role within a strong school team, with additional guidance and expertise provided by the Trust’s central HR function.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills with previous HR admin experience

• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Works efficiently and has good attention to detail

• Has strong IT skills with the ability to learn and confidently use the HR MIS

• Demonstrates a positive, proactive approach and a willingness to learn and develop

Working for The Brian Clarke Academy means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise.  This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside The Brian Clarke CE Academy, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a teacher training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England. For further details please visit Cranmer Education Trust | A growing school trust in Oldham.

This position will be based at The Brian Clarke Academy, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based. 

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust

• LGPS career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution

• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best

• Generous holiday entitlement and sick pay scheme, increasing with length of service

• A very convenient central location with excellent access to motorways, buses and tram links

The Brian Clarke Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.  For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust

• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.

• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Follow the link https://www.cranmereducationtrust.com/careers to apply for this vacancy.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 10 March 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Start Date: Will depend on the successful candidate’s notice period, but we wish to appoint as soon as possible.

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.