Vacancy for HR Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 5-7

Hours: 20 hours, which can be worked over 3, 4 or 5 days, 39 weeks per year (term-time +5 training days)

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant to join our team at Ely College! You will provide valuable support to the HR Officer, with particular focus on the recruitment and appointment of new staff and administrative support for the employee lifecycle.

The opportunity

• To join a fun, enthusiastic team.
• Gaining HR experience and knowledge within a support environment.
• Creating and maintain HR reports and spreadsheets.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team.
• Processing, filing and distributing confidential reports and documents.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background including GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• High level of organisation skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Confident and approachable manner.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in.
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme.
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays.        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications:  Midday 16th April 2025

Interviews will be held on:  23rd April 2025

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.