Anglian Learning
Human Resources Assistant
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Anglian Learning - Transforming Education Together
Salary: NJC Cambridgeshire Scale 4 (£26,403 - £28,142 FTE per annum) pro rata to the hours and weeks worked
Contract Type: Part time, 25hrs a week, 40 weeks (term time only plus 2 weeks), permanent
Expected Start Date: September 2026 (subject to completion of relevant checks)
Interview Date: W/C 3rd August
How to Apply: Please apply via our website. We are unable to accept CVs.
Please note we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Role overview:
Anglian Learning is pleased to share with you an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant to join the Trust's HR Shared Services Team.
The HR Assistant plays a vital role in delivering an efficient, professional, and people-focused HR service across the Trust.
- You will provide comprehensive HR administrative support and first-line advice across the full employee lifecycle including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, induction, contractual changes, payroll, absence management, case work, compliance checks including maintaining SCRs and processing leavers.
- You will act as a key point of contact for managers and employees, ensuring queries are resolved promptly and processes run smoothly.
- This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple sites, contribute to Trust-wide HR initiatives and continuous improvement projects, and grow as a HR generalist.
- You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge of HR best practice and employment law, with support for professional development and possible CIPD study if not yet qualified.
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This role is office-based on average 3 days per week and based primarily at the Head HR Office in Cambridge with regular travel to schools within the Trust.
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous HR administrative experience or strong administrative experience in another setting.
- Have strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.
- Be willing to get involved and learn all aspects of the employee life cycle, in order to support the team with delivering a high-quality, responsive HR service.
As an employee of Anglian Learning you would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.
Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.
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If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you!
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential. If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online check prior to interview.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org
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