Human Resources Administrative Officer (Central Team)

The Gorse Academies Trust, Leeds, LS27 0LZ

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March 2026

• Closing date

  28 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, all year round. We will also consider term-time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C1 (SCP 12–17) Salary: £28,598 – £31,022

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to play a key role at the heart of a thriving, high performing trust? The GORSE Academies Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, detail driven HR Administrative Officer to join our central HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to make a real difference across multiple educational settings.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be part of a central team that supports leaders, managers, and professionals across the trust. Every day brings something new — whether you're coordinating recruitment activity, supporting onboarding, ensuring HR compliance, or helping staff navigate HR processes with confidence and clarity.

You will be a trusted member of the HR function, ensuring that our systems run smoothly, our documentation is accurate and timely, and our colleagues feel supported. From managing confidential records and administering employment contracts, to assisting with payroll data and helping drive trust wide HR initiatives, your contribution will form an essential part of GORSE’s success.

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering high-quality, accurate work
• Enjoys building positive relationships across different teams
• Wants exposure to a wide range of HR activities
• Has a passion for supporting others and ensuring a great staff experience
• Loves the idea of being part of a collaborative HR network

The successful candidate will gain valuable insight into HR practice within education and be supported by an experienced team who are committed to your professional development. If you’re motivated, organised, and excited by the prospect of contributing to meaningful, trust wide impact, we would love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Human Resources (or working towards), with a CIPD qualification preferred.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a calm, approachable, and professional manner.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle, as this role requires travel between multiple sites.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we are committed to ensuring that that professionals at every stage in their careerhave access to high-quality support, training and development. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing investment in your professional development and career progression.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and wellbeing support.
• £2,000 Cycle to Work scheme.

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

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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C1 HR Administrative Officer (Central Team).pdf - 348 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Gorse Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gorse Academies Trust website
• Email address: recruitment@tgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gorse-academies-trust

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