Join Our HR Team at Invictus Education Trust! Vacancy for HR Support Officer To start as soon as possible Permanent, 37 hours per week, all year round Grade 7 SCP 18-23 (£31,537 - £34,434 FTE) Invictus Education Trust is excited to announce a new opportunity for an HR Support Officer. This is a fantastic chance to develop your HR career while making a meaningful impact across our schools and supporting our dedicated staff. About the Role As an HR Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations and will be a visible presence in our schools. You’ll provide essential administrative support across recruitment, payroll, employee relations, training and development, and compliance. This role offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to grow your HR expertise in an educational setting. What We Offer Full training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Clear career pathways with opportunities to progress within the HR function A supportive, friendly team environment with mentoring and guidance The chance to contribute to school improvement through the Workforce Strategy Nationally agreed terms and conditions in line with NJC Green Book provision Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and a concessionary day Free onsite parking Free annual flu vaccinations Key Responsibilities Provide HR support on-site across schools within the Trust Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes Maintain accurate HR records and ensure policy compliance Support school leaders with employee relations and staff welfare Coordinate and assist with staff training and development Respond to HR queries and provide appropriate guidance What We’re Looking For To succeed in this role, you’ll need: Qualifications : NVQ Level 3/CIPD Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience, with a good standard of English and Maths Experience: A successful track record in managing and developing HR processes such as recruitment, payroll, probationary periods, and low-level casework Skills: Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MIS systems, as well as applicant tracking systems Analytical Ability: The ability to analyse data and present findings clearly to various audiences Attention to Detail : Consistently accurate in your work I ndependence & Teamwork: Able to work independently, while also collaborating effectively with others Values: A strong commitment to the values of the Trust and the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding Relationships: Ability to form and maintain professional relationships quickly and effectively Tenacity: A resilient and determined approach to challenges Why Choose Invictus Education Trust? At Invictus Education Trust, we’re committed to nurturing talent and supporting career growth. This role offers more than just a job – it’s the opportunity to develop a rewarding career within HR, with clear pathways for advancement and ongoing professional support. If you are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you. We welcome informal telephone discussions, virtual meetings, or visits to the Trust before the closing date. Please contact Jodie Wallwork, Employee Relations Manager, at jwallwork@invictus.education or call 01384 686558 / 07939 982295. See how we’re delivering excellence every day, driven by unlimited ambition and a passion for transforming lives; discover why working with us means being part of something truly inspiring: Work With Us : Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025 We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and once a successful appointment is made, the advert will close and all applicants will be informed. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview. We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to: • An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List • Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles) It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.