HR & Recruitment Administrator

Altus Education Partnership, Rochdale, OL16 1AE

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,242.00 - £28,634.00 Annually (Actual)

HR & Recruitment Administrator job summary

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting recruitment and HR administration across our family of schools and colleges. Working closely with the Director of HR and HR Officers, you will help deliver a high-quality, efficient and customer-focused HR service.

The successful candidate will coordinate all aspects of recruitment administration, from advertising vacancies and organising interviews to supporting pre-employment checks and onboarding new staff. You will also provide comprehensive HR and payroll administration support, maintain accurate employee records, and ensure compliance with employment and safeguarding requirements.

This varied role offers the opportunity to work across all aspects of the employee lifecycle while contributing to the continued growth and success of the Trust.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has previous experience in an HR administration role.
• Possesses excellent organisational skills and can effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Has a strong customer-service focus and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Has a good understanding of HR processes, employment legislation and GDPR principles.
• Is proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development.

Experience within an education setting and/or a CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one) would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At Altus Education Partnership, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to a Trust that is making a real difference to the lives of young people across Rochdale and beyond.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to develop your career within a forward-thinking organisation.

How to Apply:

Please click 'APPLY NOW' above.

Application Deadline: 12.00 midday, 26th June 2026

Interviews: TBC

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. It is also Trust policy to contact at least 1 reference prior to interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Altus Education Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Altus Education Partnership website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/altus-education-partnership

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