.png)
HR Administrator
Iceni Secondary Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4PE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £20,301.39 - £22,713.69 Annually (Actual) £26,403 - £29,540 FTE - NJC Point 7 - Point 14
HR Administrator job summary
HR Administrator
Iceni Primary Academy, Iceni Secondary Academy & The Nicholas Hamond Academy
30 hours per week, term time only + 4 weeks (43 weeks)
NJC Point 7 - 14 (£26,403 - £29,540 FTE - Actual £20,301.39 - £22,713.69)
Hybrid - Home working with travel to academies (applicants must be able to travel to all academies)
Are you looking for a fantastic new opportunity?
At Academy Transformation Trust, great people services make a real difference to colleagues, leaders and ultimately the pupils and communities we serve. We are looking for an HR Administrator who thrives on accuracy, enjoys solving problems and takes pride in delivering an outstanding people service.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail matters. You will support the employee lifecycle, payroll processes, HR administration, compliance activity and colleague communications, ensuring information is accurate, confidential and delivered professionally. You will be trusted to handle sensitive information, draft correspondence, resolve queries and support colleagues with confidence, professionalism and integrity.
What you will be doing
Managing HR administration across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to leaving employment.
Preparing, checking and submitting payroll information accurately and within required deadlines.
Investigating and resolving payroll and people-related queries, escalating appropriately where needed.
Producing accurate letters, contracts, reports and employee correspondence.
Maintaining employee records and HR systems with exceptional attention to detail.
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and compliance processes.
Undertaking calculations, data checks and reconciliations to confirm accuracy.
Responding confidently, sensitively and professionally to employee enquiries.
Working collaboratively with leaders, HR colleagues and payroll providers to resolve issues.
Handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
Contributing to continuous improvement in people processes and service delivery.
What we are looking for
Detail focused
Exceptional attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work.
An ability to identify discrepancies and act promptly to resolve them.
A clear understanding of the importance of data accuracy and compliance.
Comfortable with numbers
Confidence working with figures, calculations and payroll data.
An ability to analyse information and identify anomalies.
Confidence using spreadsheets and HR systems.
A practical problem solver
Enjoyment of troubleshooting and finding practical solutions.
Ownership of issues through to resolution.
Calm, organised working when priorities compete.
People focused
Positive professional relationships with colleagues.
Confidence and sensitivity when communicating with employees at all levels.
Excellent customer service with appropriate professional boundaries.
Professional and trustworthy
Integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
A strong commitment to confidentiality.
Consistent conduct aligned with Trust values and professional expectations.
Essential experience and skills
Experience in an HR, payroll, administration or customer-focused environment.
Strong written communication skills and the ability to draft professional correspondence.
Experience of maintaining records and working with confidential information.
Good numerical skills and confidence working with data and calculations.
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Why join ATT?
Our People Strategy translates ATT2030 into the lived colleague experience. We want every colleague to be:
You will join a Trust that values high trust and high accountability, professional growth, inclusion and belonging, operational excellence, continuous improvement and leadership with integrity.
Interested?
If you are highly organised, confident working with people and numbers, and committed to delivering an excellent service with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Sophie Buet, HR Business Partner on Sophie.Buet@attrust.org.uk.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 18th September 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 21st September 2026
Please apply early as this vacancy may close early if a suitable application is received.
Join ATT and help create the conditions in which colleagues, pupils and communities can thrive.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2026. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Iceni Secondary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 555 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Why choose Iceni Academy? Iceni Academy is on a journey to transform the lives of all students and staff with whom we work. We are determined to give our students the very best education possible, so they can realise their full potential and succeed in their later lives, by offering them a broad and balanced knowledge-rich curriculum, rooted in strong pedagogy, throughout their time studying with us. We hold this as the gold standard for all our students, with Ofsted inspectors particularly noting that ‘Leaders….have high expectations of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’.
Iceni Academy is sponsored by Academy Transformation Trust, whose mission is to transform learning, aspirations and opportunities for their pupils and the communities in which they live. This commitment also extends to staff who are key to their success.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Administration Officer: Vulnerable Students
Wymondham College
Golf Links Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9SZ
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Norfolk