Administrative Assistant HR
Location: Cambridge
Salary: GBP26,409 FTE (will be pro-rata'd for part-time hours agreed)
Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week
The School is one of the country's leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18. Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice, striving to be a school where staff feel valued, respected, and motivated.
They are committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits scheme while offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful to help pupils be happy and successful.
The Role
The School seeks to appoint an Administrative Assistant to work within their Human Resources Team, responsible for providing a professional HR function supporting over 420 members of staff across three School sites. The main focus will be on supporting HR and recruitment activities, with considerable emphasis on safeguarding compliance administration.
This role involves considerable process management and handling sensitive data to the highest standards of accuracy and care. Previous HR experience is not necessary; they are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. This is a part-time role working up to 30 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern to be agreed.
Skills and Qualifications
* Previous relevant administration experience in a people-facing environment.
* Ability to work positively and flexibly within a small team.
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good written and oral communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to build good working relationships with stakeholders and provide excellent customer service.
* Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize a range of duties.
* Ability to follow processes and complete tasks accurately.
* Knowledge of Microsoft packages, including experience using Excel and databases.
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
* Experience using Publisher, Sway, Canva, or similar would be useful.
Benefits
* Pension scheme with employer contributions of 13.75%
* Death in service of 3 x salary
* Free lunch in term time
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle to work scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date: Monday 28th October at midday, but applications will be considered as they are received; The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, and eligibility to work in the UK. All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child to safeguard and promote their welfare. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, exploring candidates' suitability to work with children.
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