HR Operations Lead
Southend East Community Academy Trust, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9NPThis job expired on 31 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
May 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Level 10 42 to 47, £51,802 to £58,101
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a Chartered Member of the CIPD or working towards professional status and an experienced HR professional seeking the next step in your career? This Trust HR Operations Lead is a new role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer to lead a team of two HR Business Partners and two HR Assistants who collaboratively will provide a proactive, efficient and effective HR service to a circa of 500 staff members who service over 3,500 pupils across the Trust.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the HR People Team and the Trust are aware of and remain compliant with employment law, policies/procedures and HR best practice. They will be the lead advisor and coach to school leaders, managers and Trust Senior Leadership Team on workforce relations promoting effective communication, employee engagement and conflict resolution to support Trust strategy and foster and embed a healthy workplace culture.
A strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices is essential, along with experience of safeguarding procedures and safer recruitment. Experience of working in a school would be advantageous, however, it is crucial that the candidate can evidence a strong business acumen which has added value and contributed to the success of an organisation.
An ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, mentoring and communication skills is a prerequisite along with the ability to be resilient in the face of challenges and remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be joining at a time of change and where they will have opportunities to streamline processes and develop, implement and embed HR projects/initiatives which will have a positive impact on the workforce, their development and growth as well as support their health and wellbeing.
What the school offers its staff
As part of SECAT, we offer our staff excellent CPD opportunities and support through our network of experienced professionals, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and from all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Southend East Community Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hrhelpdesk@secat.co.uk
Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) comprises of a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our students who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
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