Head of HR
Abingdon Learning Trust, Oxford, OX14 2AW5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours per week to be agreed or 3 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £43,421 - £46,464 to be paid pro-rata, pay rise pending
What skills and experience we're looking for
- CIPD Qualified Level 5, preferable Level 7
- Degree Level Qualified
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Previous experience of working in a generalist HR role.
- An in depth understanding of employment law and awareness of current and forthcoming legislation.
- Experience of advising managers of a wide range of HR issues.
- Ability to quickly understand and build skills using HR information systems.
- Ability to work in a team and adopt a flexible approach to cover a wide range of duties.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with a wide range of individuals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, to multi-task and re-prioritise work.
- Ability to gather and analyse data and present information to suit specific purposes.
- High degree of competence in Microsoft packages, particularly Word and Excel.
What the school offers its staff
- Competitive salary and pay progression
- Membership of the Oxfordshire LGPS pension scheme, current contribution over 20%
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Opportunity to join EV Lease scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Further details about the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and committed individual to join our Trust as the Head of HR. Within the role you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer, also liaising closely with the CEO and Director of Education to ensure the implementation of a HR Strategy that supports the Trust strategic plan; undertake workforce support and provide advice to school leaders and managers.
You will also advise on a range of generalist HR areas including employment law and ER, casework, restructures and redundancies, contractual terms and conditions, recruitment, reward and retention, annual appraisal procedures and performance management, learning and development.
We are seeking someone who has solid experience as a HR generalist gained at least at HR Manager level within a range of complementary sectors. With a strong results-orientated focus, you will be able to balance day to day activities with the timely delivery of key projects. The successful candidate will also possess a high level of diplomacy and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to lead a team.
Commitment to safeguarding
Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convictions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.
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About Abingdon Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org
- Phone number
- 01235 200239
Abingdon Learning Trust is about maximising opportunities for children and young people in our schools so that each individual can thrive, grow and succeed.
Arranging a visit to Abingdon Learning Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org.
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