The Dean Close Foundation is looking to appoint a proactive, highly organised and detail-focused People Services Administrator to join our friendly and professional People Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator, ideally within the HR or People Services departments, to play a vital role in supporting colleagues across the Foundation and ensuring high-quality, compliant people processes. The People Services Administrator provides essential administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure the smooth running of People Services under the supervision and guidance of the People Services Manager. Previously known as the HR Department, the People Team reflects our commitment to connection, partnership and compassionate support for colleagues. The team consists of the Chief People Officer and colleagues working across People Services, Recruitment, Employee Relations and Learning & Development. Ideally, the successful candidate will have proven HR administration experience and has previously worked in an educational setting. A CIPD Level 3 qualification would be desirable, but not essential. The Dean Close Foundation are a values-driven organisation that fosters love, courage, and contribution. You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages creativity, compassion, and collaboration. Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk with your query. Internal applicants Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.