Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available in the HR Central Team for an enthusiastic and driven Administration Assistant. In this hands-on, operational role as HR Administration Assistant, you will carry out a range of administrative duties related to safer recruitment and act as the first point of contact for the HR Team. You will receive and deal with telephone calls and enquiries in a courteous manner and manage the busy HR email inbox. You will respond to routine enquiries with support from HR colleagues and complete administrative tasks such as drafting letters, contracts, communications and minutes to a high standard and must have exemplary attention to detail. The full-time post is offered; however, applications will be considered from candidates seeking part-time arrangements with flexibility for Term Time working. A minimum of 30 hours per week and Term Time plus 15 days is required. Please state on your application form if you wish to be considered as a part-time applicant.
Hours and working pattern
The full-time hours for the role are Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break per day. We will consider appropriate alternatives to this working pattern. Please specify on your application form.
Contract
This position is temporary in the first instance until 31 August 2026.
About us
The Accord Central HR Department is staffed by dedicated and professionally qualified people specialists. The department provides a full HR & Payroll service to over 450 staff across our 5 academies and central team.
Benefits
We offer an extensive range of employee benefits. Examples include the following focus areas: Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Please see our website for the full details of our People Pledge and Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).
* Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service for full-year posts
* Technology scheme via SmartTech
* Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
* Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
* Health and wellbeing services with the ability to claim money back for prescriptions, optical and dental care
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Free annual flu jab
* On-site parking at every site
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings
*restrictions apply
Equality, safeguarding and recruitment
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We value inclusion and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this position please contact hr@accordmat.org or call 01924 232899.
Closing Date: Monday 06 October 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews are likely to be held: week commencing Monday 06 October 2025
Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/
Completed application forms should be returned to hr@accordmat.org.
Based on the number and quality of applications, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the dates above. Early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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