Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DoNESC)
General Administrator - HR Department
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Salary - NJC Spine Points 3-8, £14,350-£15,523 pa (£24,796-£26,824 FTE)
Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
Part Time
25 hours per week
Term Time + 1 Week
Required for 1 September 2026
Are you an organised and motivated administrator looking for a role with real purpose? Join our HR team and make a meaningful impact - no prior experience in the education sector required!
We’re seeking a proactive General Administrator to support our HR function and provide high-quality administrative services to internal colleagues and external stakeholders across our academies and central teams. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of HR administration, contribute to process improvements, and support schools in delivering exceptional education. You’ll also contribute creatively by designing training materials, newsletters and recruitment packs using Canva, helping to communicate key messages in a clear and engaging way.
As part of our Services Company, you’ll work closely with our HR, Payroll, Pensions, and Recruitment officers, reporting directly to the HR Director. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations that enable schools to focus on what matters most - their students.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Full training will be provided by our experienced and supportive team. If you’re passionate about administration and process improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Creative, with a keen eye for design - experience using Canva to create newsletters and training materials is desirable
- A confident and effective communicator
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Eager to learn and support our academies
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team
- Make a real difference in schools and communities
- Access professional development and career progression opportunities
- Benefit from the Local Government Pension Scheme
Working Hours and Contract Details
This is a fixed-term contract from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, with the potential for extension or to become a permanent role, subject to organisational requirements. The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be worked within our office opening hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. In addition, one extra week will be worked during the school holidays. These dates will be planned in advance and are likely to take place during the Easter and Summer holiday periods.
If you already have a preferred working pattern in mind, please include details within your personal statement as part of your application. Alternatively, this can be discussed further should you be invited to interview.
How to Apply
For more information about this role, view our full advert on Education Job Finder, and read through the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’ to see the full Job Description and Person Specification.
References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.
Closing date: 17 August 2026, 9am
Interview date:
- Stage 1 online interviews – 19 August 2026
- Stage 2 in-person interviews – 24 August 2026
The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
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