Bernwode Schools Trust Hiring for Human Resources Assistant at Bicester Full Time

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bernwode Schools Trust as Human Resources Assistant. This is a permanent position of 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. It is based at The Cooper School, although the successful candidate will be expected to work across all Bernwode Schools Trust sites.

As a part of our team you will need to be efficient, pro-active and solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise work within a fast-moving environment, whilst remaining calm under pressure. Attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload is essential, along with strong administrative and customer service skills. This is an exciting opportunity for a focused and positive individual to assist the HR Manager with all aspects of HR across the Academy. The position has a strong focus on payroll administration.

The starting salary will be Grade 6, scale point 8, currently £20,493 per annum.

We offer:
an excellent pension scheme;

competitive salary with annual incremental progression;

24 days annual leave per year (annual leave entitlement increases with length of service);

a supportive and friendly working environment;

access to Employee Assistance Programme (24/7);

in-house training opportunities

a vibrant and diverse environment where everyone is valued.

In return we are seeking a candidate who:
has previous experience of administration in an office environment

an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and GDPR

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel (essential) including previous use of Google Workspace (Desirable)

the ability to work effecitvely in a team and use own initiative

the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Please contact Human Resources via email with any questions you may have, [email protected].

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 1 September 2021, 9am

Bernwode Schools Trust have the right to interview and appoint at any time throughout this recruitment process. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Applicants will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

Bernwode Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

Details of the Academy’s policies relating to the Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosure and Barring Certificates and Disclosure information are found on our website.