This is an exciting opportunity to work over two secondary academies; Sheffield Park Academy and Sheffield Springs Academy.
The successful candidate will have responsibility in overseeing the efficient and effective HR service for each academy in-line with United Learning’s policies and procedures. The delivery of successful output is agreed with each academy and the Executive Business Manager (the post-holder’s line manager).
This role requires a highly focussed individual who is organised and passionate about making a difference in our academies and for the local community. At times and especially during busy periods the post-holder will have to contribute to the administration and therefore a hands-on approach is essential.
Ideally applicants will have a formal CIPD qualification however, extensive experience is crucial to this role. Candidates must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, be self-motivated and a team player.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of line managing a team or as a minimum the ability to demonstrate effective and supportive line management skills.
We are happy to consider flexible working options for the right candidate.
We will offer you:
- A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
- A respectful working environment with excellent facilities.
- Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development; we have a friendly and passionate network of fellow HR professionals within United Learning to support you.
- Access to established HR policies, processes and templates covering all HR areas.
- Full support from United Learning’s HR Business Partner
- Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
- Excellent employee benefits which includes a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
- Highly competitive pay above national average that is reviewed on an annual basis.
- 26 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (for full-time contracts).
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to our benefits platform, Perkbox; a scheme which offers a huge range of perks including discounts and meaningful resources, for example, workout videos, meditation tools.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, highly motivated and self-driven.
- Experienced with IT packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Experienced with an excellent knowledge of best practice HR management and a strong understanding of employment law.
- Keen on attention to detail, has high standards and takes pride in their work.
- Keen to be part of and lead a team of staff.
- A team player with strong communication skills who works collaboratively.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancy Website and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is midnight on the 07 January 2024. Interviews will take place soon after.
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.