Trust HR and Recruitment Officer

Salary: Band C Point 13 – 19 (£18,499 - £21,205 actual salary per annum)

25 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

We are happy to consider different working patterns for the right candidate, provided the hours fall within our core working window of 8am to 4pm, with a preferred start time of no later than 9.30am.

42 weeks of the year – term time, inset days, plus 15 additional days to be worked during the school closure periods

Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking a highly organised and pro-active HR and Recruitment Officer to join our Trust and play a vital role in attracting, recruiting, and supporting talented staff across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about delivering a high-quality, professional HR service.

As HR and Recruitment Officer, you will support the full recruitment lifecycle and provide essential HR administration across the Trust. Key responsibilities include managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting, interview co-ordination, and pre-employment checks, and preparing contracts of employment.

We are looking for someone with strong administrative expertise and a positive, can-do approach. Previous experience working in an administrative role in a school or education Trust is desirable, but not essential.

Why join us?

💼 Hybrid working – working two days from home each week!
💻 Trust-issued laptop to support your work-from-home days.
🌱 Continuous professional development to support your career growth.
📞 Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
💰 Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
📜 Recognition of continuous service

📌 Ready to apply?

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information. If you would like an informal conversation regarding this role, please contact Louise Guy, Trust HR Director: l.guy@osborne.coop or 01375 648936.

Application Deadline: Friday 5^th June 2026