Whether you are an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in HR, or someone with existing HR administration experience seeking a new challenge, you will find a supportive environment where learning and professional development are encouraged. At the University of Kent Academies Trust, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset, and our People Team plays a vital role in supporting colleagues across our academies to deliver the best outcomes for our students.

As a member of the People Team, you will provide administrative support across a broad range of activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, HR systems administration and payroll data processing. You will help ensure information is maintained accurately, documentation is processed efficiently and colleagues receive a responsive and professional service. Working closely with the People Officer and Senior People Officer, you will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations and support the delivery of a positive employee experience across the Trust.

Most importantly, you will be a highly organised and dependable team member with excellent attention to detail, a commitment to confidentiality and a genuine desire to support others. Through your work, you will play an important role in helping our academies attract, support and retain the talented staff who make a difference to the lives of young people every day.

Why Join UKAT?

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and success of our staff. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Benenden Healthcare membership.
• Free access to wellbeing, health and counselling services.
• Free on-site parking and discounted electric vehicle charging.
• Access to our on-site gym facilities.
• Staff Thrive Days in addition to scheduled professional development days.
• Tailored professional learning pathways and trust-wide career opportunities via the UKAT Institute.
• Eye care and hearing care vouchers.
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Relocation packages for eligible candidates.
• Interest-free loans and travel loans.
• Excellent transport links, with London and the wider South East within easy reach, or you may benefit from the cycle to work scheme with UKAT.

UKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than an advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.  This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.  The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview.  The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint