HR Officer
1. £31,040 - £32,849
2. Full Time
3. Start Date: ASAP
4. Close Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025
5. Central Support Services
6. Based in Sittingbourne
7. Permanent position
8. 37 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Officer to join our central services team based in Sittingbourne.
As a HR Officer you will be providing an effective advisory and support function to schools within Swale Academies Trust.
You will be the key point of contact for new, current, and exiting staff in relation to their pay and pensions matters, as well as providing Headteachers and other senior leaders with advice and guidance on employee relations matters in consultation with the HR Business Partners.
This opportunity will challenge and develop your HR knowledge along with your organisational skills, so drive, enthusiasm and creativity is essential, as is a level 5 CIPD or be working towards one. You will be required to have up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice along with an understanding of staff pay and payroll processes.
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative HR Team where you can develop your HR career.
Previous experience of working within the education sector would be an advantage but it is not essential.
Join us to benefit from:
9. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution;
10. Enhanced Maternity Leave;
11. Hybrid working;
12. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
13. Ride to Work Scheme;
14. Eye test reimbursement;
15. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive.
16. Generous Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays and a concessionary day to be taken at Christmas.
17. Additional holiday entitlement for 5 years + service.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Sirena Ashman, Head of HR, for an informal discussion regarding the post by email: telephone 01795 426091.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Interview Date: 8th October 2025
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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