The People and Culture Coordinator will work within the People and Culture team to creating a positive and thriving workplace. This role will be instrumental in supporting our people across all stages of their journey at Arise — from recruitment and onboarding to development, wellbeing, and beyond.
The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring that our People and Culture processes are compliant and run smoothly, consistently reflecting Arise’s values of compassion, excellence, and transformation.
Recruitment, Induction and Onboarding
Coordinate Safer Recruitment processes including coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates.
Support safer recruitment practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
Prepare contracts, offer letters, and new starter paperwork
Coordinate induction programmes to ensure a warm and welcoming induction and onboarding experience
Employee Experience & Culture
Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR and people-related queries.
Support wellbeing initiatives, staff engagement activities, and recognition programmes.
Assist in embedding Arise’s values and culture across all aspects of the employee journey.
Contribute ideas for creating an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace.
Learning and Development
Support the organisation of training sessions and professional development activities, including all-team INSET days, and team-member specific training courses
Maintain accurate training records and track compliance
Prepare and oversee Training Agreements for staff on funded training
Assist in coordinating performance reviews and development planning processes.
HR Administration and Compliance
Maintain accurate HR records and databases in line with KCSiE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and data protection legislation, including inputting into and maintaining the SCR (Single Central Record).
Support policy updates, communication, and implementation.
Ensure safer recruitment compliance with safeguarding, background checks, and other regulatory requirements.
Generate reports and data to support people planning and decision-making as needed.
People & Culture Projects
Contribute to and support adhoc projects led by the Head of People and Culture and/or CEO (e.g., diversity and inclusion, staff surveys, policy development).
Bring creative ideas to enhance the employee experience at Arise.
General Admin and Management
To communicate with parents/carers regarding curriculum and learning;
To work and communicate effectively within a team and with external professionals
General duties
To attend staff meetings and CPD sessions as relevant and required;
To complete additional training in line with the role;
To abide by Arise Education’s Staff Code of Conduct;
Other duties as agreed with the Employer.
Hannah Jacobs
07340 820763
hannah.jacobs@ariseeducation.org.uk
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