Human Resources Officer

Are you passionate about people, policies, and creating a positive workplace culture? We’re seeking a dynamic Human Resources Officer to join our team and to play a crucial role in shaping our organisation’s success by working with our most important asset – our people! In this role you will be responsible for the HR service at New College Doncaster (NCD) but will work as part of a wider HR team, creating the perfect balance of autonomy and support.

As a HR generalist you will provide a comprehensive range of HR support, taking a lead on HR work and employee relations matters for New College Doncaster. You will undertake work in areas such as new starter processes, contracts, use of HR software to maintain staff records and employment relations matters (sickness absence, flexible working requests, disciplinary and grievance cases etc). You will also have the opportunity to develop your expertise by shaping our whole-Trust approach and processes in key areas such as Equality and Diversity.

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone currently working as a HR Officer or someone with a proven track record in HR administration who is looking for their next step. However previous HR experience is not essential. For a candidate with the right skills and qualities, full training is available. You will receive advice and support from the HR Manager and Chief of People Operations as well as the wider Trust HR team, such as the HR Officers for our other colleges. NCLT is committed to the professional development of staff and would be willing to fully fund the appropriate CIPD qualification for the successful candidate if desired.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, be personable, self-motivated and professional with good communication skills, be able to work flexibly under pressure, balancing changing priorities and be willing to undertake further training relevant to the role.

The post holder will be based primarily at New College Doncaster but will have regular working days with the wider HR team at our Head Office in Normanton, West Yorkshire. Specific working patterns can be discussed further at interview or please feel free to contact the recruitment team if you have any questions at recruitment@nclt.ac.uk. 

About New College Doncaster

New College Doncaster, an academic sixth form college, offers a distinctive young adult ethos and is a great place to work and study. With 1500 students, New College Doncaster has grown rapidly since opening in 2017. The college is proud to have been rated ‘outstanding’ in all categories in its 2021 Ofsted inspection.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why Work for Us? 

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please click the apply button. 

Closing Date: 15th May 2024.

Interview Date: 22nd May 2024.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194).

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.