At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education - and that starts with exceptional staff.

The Opportunity

Join our central People team and play a key role in supporting our academies with all aspects of HR.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated People Coordinator who is eager to develop their career and get involved in a varied and rewarding role.

As part of our team, you'll help ensure our people processes run smoothly while delivering a positive and supportive employee experience. Acting as a first point of contact, you'll use your strong customer service skills to guide and support colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.

This is a truly varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be involved in everything from responding to employee queries and managing HR data and payroll support, to assisting with recruitment and onboarding new starters.

Whatever your role in the Trust, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.

Take a look at the attached Job Description to find out more.

About You

Level 3 CIPD in People Practice (or equivalent) or working towards
A completer finisher with experience administering or coordinating people processes
Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
Confidence and experience with IT systems including One Drive, MS Teams, and HR/payroll systems
Strong customer focus, and communication skills
Expertise in end-to-end recruitment and onboarding or payroll and data is highly desirable
Experience in education or local government would also be an advantage

This is a part time role for a minimum of 15 hours and maximum of 22.5 hours per week, over 2-3 days.

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

- A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
- Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
- Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
- Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
- Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children's Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to equity, representation and belonging. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our schools and enrich our communities.

We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, and from candidates who are neurodiverse. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments so that everyone can perform at their best.

We also welcome applications for part-time, flexible and job-share working, where this can be accommodated within the role.

How to Apply

Please review the full job description and person specification and complete the application to show how you meet the essential requirements. We'd also like to hear about your relevant experience, what you can bring to the role, and your aspirations for the future.

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