Administrator (HR : Safer Recruitment)
Location: Cranleigh
Salary: A GBP 27,129 : A GBP 29,773 per annum + retention bonus A GBP 1,000
Hours: 8.30am : 4:30pm Monday to Friday (with A hour unpaid break each day)
St Josephs Specialist Trust are a registered charitable trust comprising a special needs school, college, registered childrens home and adult supported living house. Their school and college students are age 5:19 with moderate to severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities. Every member of their 250 staff plays a part in making a positive contribution to the lives of their students and tenants. Students may visit the office so compassion, patience and empathy for their needs is vital. If you are recruited, you will be required to complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of your induction before employment.
The Role
They currently have a vacancy for an Administrator (HR : Safer Recruitment). Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will be jointly responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administration of their HR Recruitment function.
This job involves working within their recruitment and HR team, working closely with their Safeguarding team, and reporting directly to the Director of HR. You will be jointly responsible for recruitment administration and induction of new staff and must ensure that candidates are recruited under safer recruitment guidelines and all paperwork and records are maintained in a timely manner. Working with your senior colleague, you will be required to screen applicants, run background checks, schedule interviews and eventually complete job offers, including working with HR and payroll to produce contracts. You will also be involved in the running of the week:long Induction programme which all new starters must attend. Therefore, attention to detail and the confidence to deal with internal and external stakeholders of all levels are essential qualities. You will assist the Marketing and Advertising Co:ordinator in finding innovative ways to attract staff and also be expected to attend occasional job fairs .
This is a 52:week post and working during the school holiday periods is required. This is an on:site role, which will commence as soon as possible after interview, subject to completion of pre:start compliance checks.
They operate a flexible working policy so there may be opportunity for some variation, for the right candidate.
Own transport is desirable due to the rural location of the Trust however, they are very close to the village centre and a 25 min walk from bus stops providing buses from Horsham, Godalming and Guildford.
Skills and Qualifications
* Have an eye for detail
* Understand the need to follow process due to strict regulations
* Enjoy working under pressure
* Able to play a role in finding the best support possible for vulnerable children and young adults
* Highly organised
* A confident communicator with people at all levels, with excellent writing and telephone skills
* Proficient with Microsoft office
* Social media savvy
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred and applications from candidates with recruitment or related HR experience are welcome.
Benefits
* A GBP 1,000 Retention bonus (A GBP 250 at 1 month, A GBP 250 at 12 months, A GBP 500 at 18 months employment, subject to tax and NI)
* Life insurance and Medicash
* A beautiful 23:acre site in Cranleigh, on the edge of the Surrey Hills, one mile from the village
* Delicious and healthy free breakfast and hot lunches
* Free car parking
* 1:1 line manager support and annual PRP
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 service for yourself and your family)
* Mental Health and wellbeing support through Adult Mental Health First Aiders
* In house Team Teach training
* Full induction programme and continuing professional development
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for t