HR Officer 37 Hours per week/Term Time plus 3 weeks Grade 8 - £33,699- £38,220 (Full Time, Whole Year Equivalent) To commence as soon as possible Permanent Future Generation Trust (FGT) is a growing Trust of seven primary phase academies in Staffordshire. FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning. Due to the growth of the Trust, we are seeking to recruit a dynamic, skilled and organised HR Officer to deliver an efficient high-quality service to all Trust employees and stakeholders in line with the Trust’s strategy and service level agreements. The successful candidate will be based at our Central Office in Essington, Wolverhampton with travel required as necessary to Trust academies. Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer the HR Officer will be: Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the HR function for the Trust ensuring compliance with all necessary legislation and best practice. To support Trustees, Central Team members and Academy Senior Leadership Teams in all aspects of people management. Responsible for supporting academy leaders with their recruitment needs. To liaise with the Trust’s HR consultants as required. To discuss the role with Jo Whitmore, CEO, please call 01922 496570, selecting Option 6. Full details on the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the job application pack by visiting https://www.futuregenerationtrust.co.uk/vacancies An application form and completed recruitment and monitoring form should be emailed to Emma Joyce at emma.joyce@futuregenerationtrust.co.uk ensuring all documents are signed where necessary. Closing date: Wednesday 14 th January 2026 at 3pm Candidates selected for interview will be notified by: Friday 16 th January 2026 at 3pm Interviews: Friday 23 rd January 2026 times tbc In the future generation we trust! This job involves working with children and is therefore subject to an advance disclosure check through the confidential process administered by the Disclosure & Barring Service. A conviction may not exclude candidates from the job, but it will be considered as part of the recruitment process. Our academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment.