Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged. 

Vacancy: HR Administrator

Hours: Full time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Start: ASAP

Contract: Maternity Cover for the maximum of 12 months.

The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 31 schools in Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, committed to providing the very best education for our students.

Our People Team are a key part of the Central team, providing a comprehensive HR service to all of our schools and Central team and we are currently recruiting for a HR Administrator to join our team. This is an on-site role, based at our Central Office in Swindon where you will join our People Operations Team in providing support for talent and resourcing, onboarding and general HR administration.

 We can offer you: -

The opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust with high aspirations for students and school improvement.

Exciting and relevant CPD and career development opportunities.

Friendly and hard-working teams where colleagues value and support each other.

A commitment to flexible working opportunities for our staff.

We are looking for a candidate who: -

Who has experience in an administrative role

Experience of diary management

Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, accurate proof-reading skills

Strong organisational skills, able to multi-task and manage competing priorities

Relevant professional qualification in Business Administration or similar (Level 3 or above)

Has knowledge of using Microsoft applications including spreadsheets and word processing packages

Has good communication skills

Is reliable and punctual

Applicants must have 5 GCSE’s (minimum grade C/4) including Maths and English or equivalent

Why Work for us? 

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why: 

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos. 

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed. 

Our children are engaged and eager to learn. 

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community. 

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. 

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange. 

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us. 

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on Gym Membership
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Tusker Car Purchase Scheme

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply? 

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.