NEW

HR Assistant

Employer
Lighthouse Schools Partnership
Location
Portishead, Bristol
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Part Time
Salary
Actual Salary:  £29,461.46 to £31,642.05 per annum
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
29th July 2026 10:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1565885
Job Reference
LSP S364
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1565885

Grade: JG6 SCP19 to SCP23

Salary: £32,061 to £34,434 per annum (pro rata)

Actual Salary:  £29,461.46 to £31,642.05 per annum

Hours: 34 hours per week (Monday to Friday), all year round

Contract: Permanent 

The Role

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a cross-phase Multi Academy Trust comprising Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. As a mixed MAT, it includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

This is an exciting vacancy working within the LSP Central HR Team to provide additional centralised HR support to schools.  This will include a wide range of HR administrative activities involving recruitment, payroll, HR systems as well as producing reports and letters.  The postholder will work closely with colleagues in schools and the LSP Central Team and will attend regular meetings to support collaborative working.  

This post will be based within the LSP Central Team office at Gordano School, Portishead. 

We are looking for a candidate who has good administration experience gained within an office or school environment, or with a NVQ Level 2 in Administration or a HR related qualification (CIPD L3). 

You will be confident in using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint, and have excellent organisational and communication skills.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online eRecruitment system.

Please note that, in line with our Safeguarding Policy, we are unable to accept CVs

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 10am on Wednesday 29th July 2026

Interview Date: Monday 3rd August 2026

Please note: We will review applications as they are received and may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Interviews may take place before the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Attachments

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website. 

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Lighthouse Schools Partnership

Lighthouse Schools Partnership