Beckfoot Trust is seeking an experienced HR professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality HR support to join our Central Team and play a key role in supporting our services and schools. As a Senior HR Officer, you will play a key role in supporting our people processes and helping us to create an inclusive and high-performing working environment. We are looking for someone who:

• Will champion our Trust values of enjoy, learn, succeed
• Has a strong understanding of HR processes and policies 
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills 
• Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times 
• Works proactively and collaboratively across our schools and central team
• Shares our vision for creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind

 Permanent, 37 hours per week, All Year Round,  8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday 

Why choose Beckfoot Central Team 

Beckfoot Trust is different to many Trusts. We are diverse in our composition, bringing together 10 schools across primary, secondary and special phases. This diversity gives us a unique strength and a shared sense of purpose, as we learn from one another and grow together. 

• We are deeply committed to making a positive difference to our community 
• We work closely with our schools and are focused on supporting the frontline where impact matters most
• We are collegiate, inclusive and professional, with strong relationships at the heart of our work 
• We have clear roles and responsibilities, creating a culture of trust and psychological safety
• As a medium-sized Trust, we work closely together as one team, where everyone belongs 
• The strategic direction of the trust is clear, supported by regular briefings and high-quality training from senior leaders, including the CEO. 

About Beckfoot Trust 

Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Since our establishment in 2013, Beckfoot Trust has grown into a respected, locally rooted family of ten diverse schools (primary, secondary and special) that learn from and support one another.

We are team Beckfoot Trust, and together, we’re making a real difference in our community. Discover more about our vision, the benefits we offer, and how you can join us in shaping the future by visiting our careers page.

Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.  The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide 

Beckfoot Trust collects and processes personal data in accordance with UK Data Protection Laws. For more information on the personal data we collect and why, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice: Beckfoot Trust - Privacy Notices  

Click on the useful links below for further information:  

• Beckfoot Trust - Policies and Documents 
• Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: When you need to tell someone about your criminal record - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 
• DBS filtering guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy at Beckfoot Trust. 

If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Recruitment Team on the contact details below.