People Administration Assistant

Diverse Academies Trust are looking for a People Administration Assistant to join our talented and supportive People team at a period of significant investment and transformation as a team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our organisation.  

Why join Diverse Academies Trust as a People Administration Assistant? 

This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people and would like to progress their career in HR within educational settings.  

The successful candidate will: 

• Provide a professional, high quality, timely, confidential, customer focused service to key stakeholders, job applicants and colleagues throughout our multi-academy trust 
• Support all settings by managing administration for the employee life cycle in line with statutory processes. Ensuring that above all staff records are kept confidentially, accurately and agreed policies and procedures are implemented consistently 
• Support operational teams with people processes and procedures which are to the highest level of compliance, all activity is streamlined and adds value and support is provided across the team  

Essential 

• Strong administration skills including good attention to detail  
• Desire to continue or start a career in HR 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills  
• Able to work as part of a team 

Desirable 

• Experience of working with HR Information Systems  
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience 

Why join Diverse Academies Trust?  

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.   

We empower. We respect. We care. 

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Emily Thursby [email protected] to arrange, or for further information.  

Our employee benefits 

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential. 

In return you will benefit from:         

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%  
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning  
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays 
• Full support and induction  
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students  
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies  
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes 
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes  
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals 
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users 

Applications 

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate. 

Closing date: Sunday 7 July 2024   

Start date: At the earliest opportunity 

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emily Thursby [email protected]  

Safeguarding 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.