Human Resources Officer
The Rowan Learning Trust, Wigan, WN3 6PR22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 January 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
18 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- FTE Salary £26,824 - £29,540 (actual salary £23,559 - £25,944)
Pay scale
- Grade 5, SCP 8-14
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Us
The Rowan Learning Trust (RLT) is a thriving Multi-Academy Trust established in 2012, committed to maximising potential for all. Our family of 12 schools – including primary, secondary, and alternative provision – share common values of Respect, Kindness, and Integrity. With over 4,250 students and 800+ employees, we aim to provide a world-class education by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Human Resources Officer to join our People and Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and wants to make a positive impact in the education sector.
As HR Officer, you will:
- Act as the first point of contact for HR queries across the Trust.
- Provide advice and support to Headteachers, senior leaders, and staff on a wide range of HR matters.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining the Single Central Record.
- Support HR projects, policy development, and compliance.
- Coordinate staff benefits, employee surveys, and statutory returns.
- Ensure accurate HR administration and payroll instructions.
This role involves working across multiple sites, so flexibility and a full driving licence are essential.
What We’re Looking For
- CIPD qualified (or working towards).
- Previous HR experience, including advising managers and attending HR-related meetings.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
- A collaborative, positive approach and commitment to professional development.
Experience in a school environment and knowledge of Local Government/National Conditions is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven organisation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Access to staff benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
Further information about the job
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A completed application form.
- A supporting statement (max 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest and suitability.
Send applications to Mrs H Robinson (Director of HR) at h.robinson@rlt.education or by post to: The Rowan Learning Trust, 18 Beecham Court, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6PR.
The application form, full job description and person specification can be found here on our website: www.rlt.education/page/vacancies/142546
The Rowan Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and pre-employment clearances. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rowan Learning Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- p.robinson@rlt.education
- Phone number
- 01942 939023
The Rowan Learning Trust is a medium-sized multi-academy trust based in the North West of England. The Trust was established in 2012 following many years of highly successful school to school based support. The Trust was founded on the philosophy that high expectations and standards, alongside true collaboration, accelerates school improvement. Therefore, maximising the potential of students and staff within our wider school community; with a clear moral purpose to advance education for the public benefit. Our name refers to the inception of the Trust within the borough of Wigan and the Rowan tree being featured on the borough's coat of arms. The Rowan Learning Trust was formed.
We currently have 12 schools across Wigan, Bury, Knowsley, Lancashire and Cheshire West & Cheshire.
Our trust is built on the firm belief that everyone can reach their full potential wherever they are within our community. We want our learners to leave us prepared and confident for the next stage of their lives. To achieve this goal, we operate a collaborative approach to staff development and school improvement which is a supportive and aspirational process; we share our best practice internally and externally with practitioners from other schools.
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