Senior HR Officer

Full-time, permanent role 37 hours per week, all year round

NJC B2 points 26-29 £32,909 - £35,411

Start date: April 2023, or as soon as possible

Closing date: 22nd March 2023

Interview date: W/C 27th March 2023

The Howard Academy Trust are delighted to be recruiting a new Senior HR Officer to our growing central services HR team. This role has arisen due to Trust growth, with an additional secondary school joining the Trust in April 2023 and further growth expected. The Howard Academy Trust is a very successful Trust with all academies being rated Good by Ofsted. All academies have maintained or improved their Ofsted rating since joining The Howard Academy Trust with two academies moving from Inadequate (on joining the Trust) to Good when first inspected.

The successful candidate will have significant HR generalist experience covering Advisory, Operational and Recruitment. They will be hard working, organised and committed to providing all Trust academies with high quality HR services and support at all times. Please see the Job description and Person specification within the candidate pack for full details of the role. 

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary package
• LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
• Heavily subsidised private healthcare
• Hybrid working 2 days per week (Wednesday and Friday)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to excellent CPD
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jabs
• Training and development
• Supportive team working environment

Applicants who wish to have a conversation about the role can contact the Head of HR by emailing fbarnard@thatrust.org.uk or by calling 01634 265770 option 2.

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

If you have any queries, or need assistance with applying for this vacancy, please contact the HR team by emailing hr@thatrust.org.uk or by calling 01634 265770 option 2.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.