Total 2 human resources job vacancies in newbury berkshire rg14 7gd

What skills and experience we're looking for



We are currently seeking to appoint a professional, skilled, and highly motivated HR Manager to ensure the smooth running of the school’s HR function.



The successful candidate will



• be well-motivated and keen to show their interest in HR
• have strong people skills, diplomacy, and a flexible, positive attitude.
• be well organised and efficient with attention to detail
• proactive and most of all a team player
• be able to work without direct supervision
• contribute to the development of the department as part of a dedicated team
• work closely within a supportive team and have the responsibility of line managing the Cover Manager and HR Assistant.
• have a professional attitude that is open to innovative ways of working
• be flexible and adaptable when faced with challenges



















Previous experience of Schools HR and the use of the SIMS database would be advantageous.















The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful, oversubscribed, and popular school serving the Downs area of West Berkshire. The roll is over 1400 with a well-established sixth form. Results at all levels are consistently outstanding and the best in West Berkshire, and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically.’



More information about the post and the school can be found on our website www.thedownsschool.org or by contacting Clare Lowery, HR Manager on 01635 270022.



Please submit your application form to recruitment@thedownsschool.org by Sunday 14 July 2024.



The Downs School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check through the DBS, social media checks and required to provide evidence that they have a right to work in the UK.



WWW.THEDOWNSSCHOOL.ORG



What the school offers its staff



In return you will

• experience a caring, positive ethos that prioritises staff wellbeing and recognition
• be empowered to work with ambitious, dedicated, capable staff who are deeply committed to develop the whole child
• experience working with children who enjoy being at school, behave exceptionally and have excellent attitudes to learning
• work in a professional, stimulating, and collaborative working environment
• experience outstanding professional development and support



Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Human Resources Compliance Officer
Location: Slough (Hybrid 2- 3 days a week in the office)

Competitive Salary

You'll be the face of the People team to our customers. You'll be responsible for supporting people through the moments that matter during the employee life cycle. You'll be their first point of contact and you'll provide a high quality and customer focused service whilst always trying to make things better.

As the People Services Compliance Officer, you will support with all compliance matters relating to right to work, immigration, disclosure and BPSS checks and Ofsted requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Support your manager with all compliance obligations throughout the PS administration process.
Work closely with your manager to ensure the business remains compliant within its legal requirement for Ofsted, disclosure and BPSS checks, right to work and immigration and all related administration processes are adhered to with the support of regular reporting and monitoring.
Work closely and proactively with the PS team to ensure appropriate RTW checks have been carried out correctly for sponsored workers and others with an immigration status before they start work/extend contract/switch to another visa category.
Lead on the visa application process for staff, including issuing certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), ensuring the manager and applicant are kept up to date with progress.

Verify Employer Checking Service (ECS) checks and ensure Positive Verification Notice expiry dates are inputted on the HR system, escalating any Negative Verification Notices for appropriate action.

Continued monitoring of;
Right to Work, Immigration & UK legislation compliance. Verify accurate input of nationality, passport details, Right to Work permission, and visa expiry dates on HR System.
Future visa expiries, proactively tracking, following up and actioning where necessary, escalating where required.
BPSS compliance for employees with access to government data both inside and outside of the UK.
Correct disclosure levels

Experience required:
Proven experience of working within a varied and fast paced People team environment.
Working knowledge and understanding of immigration legislation, UKVI Points Based System, Sponsorship and Right to Work rules, with a willingness to learn and develop.
Ability to follow and ensure compliance with processes.
Ability to work independently and use initiative to develop methods for tracking and monitoring compliance.
Experience of delivering high quality customer service.
Experience of Microsoft office suite with intermediate MS Excel.
CIPD level 3, equivalent HR Qualification or experience
Down time
Taking time for ourselves is so important these days which is why we dedicate some of our benefits to support your health & wellbeing. These include: 27 days holiday each year, holiday buying scheme, Medicash plan, Gympass, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and 2 days per year charity leave.


How we'll help with finance matters
In addition to pension, group income protection and life assurance, QA are offering you an annual pay review, access to our employee discounts benefit hub with hundreds of deals and savings on goods and experiences, season ticket loan, tech scheme and an employee referral scheme.


Personal growth
Learning and opportunity is at the core of what we do - and that applies to you too!
You'll have the unique opportunity to develop your skills on our QA authored courses in the latest tech (you'll get 3 training days/year to do this). You can also delve deep into our world-class digital learning content from Circus Street and Cloud Academy on a variety of tech and business topics. Or perhaps you'd like to enrol on a Degree or Masters programme to enhance your skillset or learn new things.


Our people
We are an equal opportunity employer, focused on promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment. We embrace diversity, welcome applications from all candidates and aim to support the career growth of everyone. This means no matter what your gender, age, ethnicity, beliefs, or sexual preference, or if you are disabled or a carer, we welcome you and the alternative perspectives you bring to our diverse family. We're proud of the progress we've achieved over the last few years to build an inclusive culture and celebrate our diversity - our rankings on The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List are a testament to this.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All applicants with a disability who fulfil the role criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Please let us know what reasonable adjustment, if any, you require.


If this is what you're looking for, here are the next steps:

Hit the apply button and register on our QA website to fill out our quick and easy application form. If you'd like to hear more about the role you can find me on LinkedIn - Giselle Rodrigues or email me: - happy to help!

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