VACANCY FOR HUB HR OFFICER 

Field Based

Salary: 

Grade 7 

£25,193 (Actual Annual Salary) 

Hours of work: 

37 Hours per week

40 weeks per year (Term time + 2 weeks)

We are looking for a Field-Based HR Officer to join our Hub HR Team. 

In this role you will be the hands-on HR expert for a hub of schools, providing vital support and training to school based HR Officers on contracts, payroll and absence. 

You will be working closely with the Senior HR Advisor to identify areas where support is required to the HR Manager. 

Although this role is based predominately within our Peterborough schools, there will be an expectation to travel between all schools across the trust to support when required. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have 

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths.

• Experience of working in an administrative/HR environment.

• Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to act on own initiative.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 36  schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  

To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

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 is: Midnight on 5th April 2026

Interview to take place on: Date to be confirmed. 

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.