Are you an organised, proactive and people-focused professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference and have some fun along the way? LIFE Education Trust is looking for a People Officer to join our growing People Team, a varied and exciting opportunity to work at the heart of everything we do for our colleagues across the Trust.

This is a role for someone who thrives on getting things done. You will provide proactive operational and project support to our Head of People, helping to manage and improve the systems and processes that underpin the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to development and offboarding. You will also provide support to the wider People Development Team. 

No two days will look the same. You will be managing diaries, preparing meeting packs, tracking actions, generating reports, supporting engagement initiatives and contributing to service improvements all while building strong relationships with colleagues at every level. We are looking for someone who can work with a high degree of autonomy, use their initiative to solve problems and bring a positive and collaborative approach to everything they do.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Trust that invests in its people, at a time when our People Team is developing and growing. If you are looking for a role where your contribution is valued and your development is supported, we would love to hear from you.

Please do read through the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. If you would like to find out more or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Rebecca Beach directly rbeach@lifeeducationtrust.com 

Please note: This position will be based at Dr Walkers Primary School, Walker Avenue, Fyfield, Ongar, CM5 0RG. We will consider hybrid working. 

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’.  We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

References and DBS Checks 

All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. 

Inclusion 

As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.

Why Choose LIFE Education Trust

For more information on why to choose LIFE,  head to the website here.