Regional HR Administrator

A career opportunity has arisen within E-ACT’s Walsall region Human Resources hub, for an administrator. This would be a permanent position as part of the Regional HR Team servicing several E-ACT academies. 

We are looking for someone with:  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) 

• Sound administrative ability with attention to detail 

• Computer literacy and experience of Microsoft applications 

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines but always with a concern for quality 

• The ability to prioritise work whilst working independently and as part of a team 

• The sensitivity to appreciate when confidentiality and discretion are required 

Jobs Requirements: 

HR administrators are trained on the job, but we will expect applicants to have a good standard of education including Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C, good computer skills and previous experience of office work. It would also be advantageous to be CIPD qualified to at least level 5 and a background in working within the education industry would be desirable. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and unrivalled support and career development opportunities to ensure you achieve your career ambitions and aspirations.  

Employees have access to a wide-range of CPD and the opportunity to share good practice with peers across the Walsall and Birmingham region.  Employees of E-ACT are offered a number of employee benefits through its reward scheme, including salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers, a generous annual leave allocation and tailored training initiatives. 

Five regions, one E-ACT: 

We support our 25 academies through five regional clusters in Daventry, London and Bucks, Midlands, North and South West. Our academies collaborate and share ideas with one another each being led by a Regional Education Director (RED) and a Regional Operations Director (ROD) and is supported by a team of system experts. By tuning in to the needs of the communities that their academies serve, our Regional teams provide tailored support and expert advice to the academies in their regions. They also help to remove the additional pressures typically faced by teachers enabling them to focus solely on matters concerning the classroom and curricula development.   

 E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people so expect all staff and volunteers, as well as those who work on the premises, to share this commitment. As part of our safeguarding commitment, appointment to any post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.  

Our application form and Job Description for the post, is available on E-ACT and TES websites. 

Please submit completed applications to: E: walsallhrregional@e-act.org.uk