Actual Salary
£25,689 per annum
Contractual hours
36
Basis
Part Time - All Year Round
Package
Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
Job category/type
Non classroom based support staff
Date posted
03/10/2025
Job reference
REQ000385
Senior HR Administrator
36 hours per week, All year round, Permanent
BTCT Pay Points 7-9. Actual starting salary £25,689 per annum
Are you someone who is passionate about supporting your colleagues to thrive in a values-driven, purpose-led organisation? Join the BTC Trust, where every colleague plays a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential. We are ambitious, collaborative, and inclusive – and we're excited to offer the opportunity to join our friendly People Team as a Senior HR Administrator.
In this role, you'll work as part of a supportive team, providing a customer service-focused and be the first point of contact for HR queries across the Trust. You'll help keep our HR operations running smoothly, with varied work that includes recruitment, onboarding, Safer Recruitment pre-employment checks, employee relations, payroll support, and HR systems improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy helping others, want meaningful, purpose-driven work, and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference while developing your HR career.
We're seeking highly organised, proactive individuals who have:
* Experience in an administrative role (HR experience desirable)
* Knowledge of HR processes, employment law, and Safer Recruitment
* Excellent communication skills and a strong customer service focus
* Strong IT skills (HRIS and Office 365)
* A collaborative approach – working both independently and as part of a team
* A CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards it) and experience in education or public sector settings are a plus
At Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust, you'll be part of a values-driven, people-focused organisation where your work has genuine impact. We offer:
* A supportive, welcoming team culture
* Flexibility with the opportunity to perform some work from home
* Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of more than 24%
* Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.
* Professional growth and development opportunities
* Full induction and training provided in role
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Thursday 16th October 2025
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, or wish to visit us before applying, please email Leanne Knight, People Team Co-Ordinator at
All application forms must be fully completed. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. We do not accept CVs.
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.