🍎📚 Join Our Team as a Trust HR Administrator! 📚🍎
Start date: as soon as possible
Location: Office based - Leaf Trust Shared Services Hub (BS30)
Hours: 30 per week (Monday to Friday - hours to be agreed within 8.30am–5.00pm), term time only including INSET days (39 weeks) plus an additional week at the end of the summer term
Salary: Grade 10, £27,709- £29,071 per annum per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £19,819.93 - £20,794.16 per annum)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027 pending a review of staffing requirements
Application Closing Date: Friday, 25th September 2026 at noon- We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date
Interview Date: 01/10/2026
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The Role
Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking for a part-time, term-time role where your skills can make a real difference? Do you enjoy working accurately, maintaining systems and records, and providing a reliable service within a busy team? Whether you already have experience in HR administration or are an accomplished administrator looking to develop your HR knowledge, we would love to hear from you.
Working closely with the Trust HR Lead, you will play an integral role in delivering a high-quality and efficient HR service. You will undertake a varied range of administrative and systems-based tasks, supporting employee lifecycle administration for the central team alongside recruitment and contract preparation activities across the wider Trust.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Is proactive, dependable and able to use their initiative.
- Communicates clearly and professionally.
- Can organise and prioritise their workload independently within a busy office environment.
- Is comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Is friendly and approachable while remaining confident in following up information and ensuring that safer recruitment procedures and other agreed processes are followed.
- Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Has a positive, customer-focused approach.
- Is adaptable and able to learn new systems and processes quickly.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and candidate information.
Previous administrative experience is essential, while experience within HR or an educational setting would be advantageous. An NVQ or similar qualification in business administration, or a CIPD qualification, would also be beneficial. We would equally welcome applications from candidates who are willing to work towards an appropriate qualification.
Fluency Duty
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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The Trust
The Leaf Trust is a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant) united by a shared commitment to excellence, inclusion and strong community partnerships. Together, we create opportunities for collaboration, professional growth and the sharing of best practice across our schools.
Why Leaf?
At The Leaf Trust, we are building something special—and we would love you to be part of it.
- A great team and supportive environment: Join a small, skilled and friendly central team that works closely together with a positive and good-humoured ethos. You will be valued and supported in a collaborative environment where accurate, dependable administration makes a genuine difference.
- Professional growth: We are committed to developing our people and provide access to high-quality CPD, training and apprenticeship opportunities to help you strengthen your skills and develop your career.
- A values-led culture: Our values shape the way we work. You will be part of an inclusive organisation where kindness, collaboration and a strong sense of belonging and purpose are encouraged.
- Employee wellbeing: We support staff wellbeing through an additional annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular opportunities for staff feedback and access to a comprehensive medical support package. This includes physiotherapy, nursing support, surgical assistance, counselling, mental-health services and stress coaching.
- Financial benefits: We offer an excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform, helping you save money on everyday purchases.
We invite you to explore The Leaf Trust website to learn more about our values, our communities and what it is like to work with us.
How to Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
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