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Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a HR Assistant to the central team of the Trust to work in collaboration with colleagues at all schools within the Trust. You will work closely with the Strategic HR Officer, HR & Governance Manager and HR & Recruitment Manager and have the opportunity to put and see HR theory in practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and grow your career by supporting all of the schools in our Trust with a diverse range of HR matters.
The Trust is seeking to appoint an individual who has the motivation, enthusiasm and the right skill set to work in partnership with the Headteachers and other stakeholders to help lead the future vision and development of our rapidly expanding Trust. You must be an excellent communicator and be able to build good relationships with all colleagues.
The Trust offices are based at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Dunkery Road, Woodhouse Park, Manchester, M22 0NT and you may be asked to accompany members of the HR team at meetings held at other schools within the Trust. You will also have the opportunity to work from home on occasion.
Main Duties
- To assist the Strategic HR Officer and HR Managers with lower level HR matters and casework, including absence management, misconduct and TUPE arrangements.
- To support with the Trust’s governance requirements.
- To support with queries around Freedom of information requests, Data Protection and the General Data Protection Act.
- To assist and support the recruitment process of new employees across all schools.
- To support the HR Team with its admin and organisational needs
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
- Have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Be enthusiastic and motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
- Be able to work in successful partnership with all stakeholders and support the Trust’s vision and growth strategy
- Be open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.
About Us
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An opportunity to join an experienced and highly cohesive team led by innovative and creative professionals
- Work in a vibrant, happy and welcoming environment characterised by excellent relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- A varied and interesting role in the field of HR with the opportunity to develop new skills while being supported by HR colleagues and bespoke paid training as required
- A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
- A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
- Flu vaccination clinics
- Eyecare Vouchers
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to meet with the HR Team.
Additional Information
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.
