Trainee Human Resources Advisor

Trainee Human Resources Advisor

Salary: Points 16-17 on the NJC Pay Scale (currently £28,282 - £28,770 dependent on experience)

Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years from start date, Full time (37 hours per week), Full Year

Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you a graduate or currently working in an entry level HR role and looking for a great opportunity to progress in your chosen career in the education sector?

At FCAT we’re offering a fantastic opportunity of a 2 year trainee role to work towards becoming an experienced and CIPD qualified HR Advisor.

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT) is a Multi Academy Trust with 875 staff working across our 10 schools in Blackpool and Lancashire and our central services team.

In this role you will be supported to develop the knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to become a successful HR Advisor; through a personalised development plan including on the job training and coaching in a supportive team. We will also fully fund your CIPD professional qualification which you will complete alongside to support your progress.

You will join the HR team including Head of HR, HR Business Partner, HR Advisor and HR Officer who will support your development. We have successfully delivered 3 traineeships in recent years with colleagues successfully securing internal and external promotions as a result of this.

Within your development plan, you will be supported to quickly build strong relationships with managers and staff to successfully advise and resolve issues through the full employee life cycle; recruitment, onboarding, attendance, employee relations, and end of contract etc. You will have a solid focus on ensuring that your work adds value and makes a positive impact.

Our HR team is a well-regarded and supports the effective running of our schools and trust. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the design and delivery of HR operations and strategy, including new policies, procedures and initiatives that continually enhance the HR service, Team FCAT employer brand as well as staff satisfaction and engagement.

What we can offer you:

●     26 days holiday + bank holidays

●     Hybrid working

●     Opportunity to complete your CIPD qualification fully funded.

●     Additional CPD e.g. Outward Mindset

●     Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions above 15%.

●     Access to free Smartclinic health support services via an App for all staff to access online GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling, CBT, stress and anxiety coaching as well as advice on health, finance, legal matters.

●     Cycle to work scheme

●     Free annual flu vaccine

●     Blackpool Council travel discount

●     Childcare voucher scheme

●     Free eye tests

●     Commitment to our Team FCAT Work and Wellbeing Charter

How to apply:

To apply for this post please visit our website and complete the online application form and equal opportunities form at www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies

Closing time and date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 10th April 2024

For any questions regarding the vacancy please contact Laura Ferris,

Head of HR at laura.ferris@fcat.org.uk

The Fylde Coast Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All staff are carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures that comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Following shortlisting this may include an online search and following an offer an enhanced DBS clearance.