HR Assistant

About Us

At North Star Community Trust, we are deeply committed to transforming young lives through education. Our four academies serve over 2,600 pupils, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect and high achievement. With a mission to inspire every child to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for an ever-changing world.

Visit our website to find out more about our amazing Trust!

The HR Team

We are a centralised HR team serving all academies within the Trust. Our focus is on delivering consistent, professional, impactful and compliant HR services and support. We are committed to further developing our HR function to enhance the employee experience and ensure smooth operations, contributing to the overall Trust success.

The Role

The HR Assistant will play a pivotal role in recruitment, compliance and employee lifecycle processes, while also handling HR administration and providing support to ensure a professional, efficient and supportive HR service across all Trust academies. For further details, please refer to our applicant pack.

The Ideal Candidate

A proactive and personable individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment. Demonstrating strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities. In addition, excellent communication skills, fostering positive relationships across the Trust. Previous HR experience supporting recruitment processes is essential, with commitment to supporting education and focus on compliance and excellence.

What We Offer

We believe that a happy, healthy and motivated team is the key to our success. That is why we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits:

• North Star Wellbeing Scheme, covering a wide range of healthcare cover and benefits
• Continuous professional development, training and leadership pathways
• Promote flexible working and initiatives to support work-life balance
• Generous pension scheme
• Subsidised lunches in our canteen
• Cycle scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Many other perks and discounts

How To Apply

Does this role match your ambitions? Apply Now!

Submit your application as soon as possible and by 9am on Monday 16th December. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Safeguarding Statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes only. For more information, contact the HR team.