People and Recruitment Administrator

About this role

We are looking for our next People and Recruitment Administrator to join our small dynamic team at Francis Holland Schools.

You don’t need to have HR experience – what’s most important is your ability to handle administrative tasks with precision and efficiency and a desire to continue in or make your make first step into HR. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

As our new People and Recruitment Administrator, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our HR function with day-to-day operations. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills looking to step into the world of HR.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining employee records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Preparing and issuing contracts, offer letters, and other documentation.
• Coordinating recruitment processes, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and managing candidate communications.
• Supporting onboarding processes for new employees.
• Handling general HR-related queries from employees and managers.
• Maintaining HR databases and systems, ensuring all information is up to date.
• Providing general administrative support to the People team and wider business.

What makes you our ideal candidate?

• Strong administrative skills with a proven track record in a fast-paced similar role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• HR experience is not essential – we’ll provide all the necessary training and support to help you succeed.

What's in it for you?

• The Trust offers a Stakeholder Pension Scheme, with salary sacrifice, through Aviva. It has generous employer contribution levels of 13.5%, subject to employee contribution.
• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays and a notional week at Christmas.
• Wellbeing Scheme, including employee assistance scheme and access to 24/7 GP appointments.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life Cover.
• Free school lunch during term time.
• Interest-free travel and computer purchase loans.
• The Francis Holland Schools Rewards Hub, offering a vast range of retail and entertainment discounts.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick Pay.
• 50% fee remission for own daughters.
• Outstanding professional development opportunities.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ben Taylor, Director of People, by email: peopleteam@fhst.org.uk

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button to be taken to our careers portal.

Closing date: 8:00am on 31st January 2025.