HR Assistant

QEGSMAT is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our dedicated team based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking education trust, currently of 7 academies, in Derbyshire, Derby City and Staffordshire. Our aim is to ensure all our young people achieve the very best outcomes and leave education well prepared for the next steps in their lives based upon the principles of Question; Explore; Give; Succeed.

The successful candidate will need to be organised, with the ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail. You will have strong communication skills with the ability to demonstrate a sensitive approach to confidential matters. In addition, you will need the ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines in a busy office.

The role will be providing both administrative and telephone support to our academies on recruitment, contracts of employment, payroll notifications, policy and procedures.

Why work for us?

• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for support staff.
• 23 days holiday rising up to 26 days after five years’ service; plus an extra 4 days’ leave (known as extra statutory and concessionary)
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found -https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding

Please be aware, the School/Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the central team, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call Stuart Hardy 01335 340830. Further details about our Trust can be found on our website: www.qegsmat.com

Closing date for applications: 5th November 2023

Interview date: Potential 14th November 2023