Job Description

Apprentice Human Resources Administrator

37 Hours per week, full year, Fixed-term (duration of apprenticeship)

National Apprenticeship Rate

Responsible to: Head of Human Resources

Main Location: Romero Central Office with Travel to other sites

Required to commence: as soon as possible

Romero Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our pupils. We are seeking an Apprentice Human Resources Administrator who is passionate about people, motivated and detail-oriented to join our central team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain practical administration experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification.

As an Apprentice Human Resources Administrator, you will support the human resources team in a wide range of duties including assisting with supporting day-to-day HR administration, answering HR queries, supporting recruitment processes and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who has the desire to learn and grow within administration and move into an organisation and sector which makes a di?erence to the lives of children and young people.

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the position please contact the Human Resources Department on 01282 855500 or careers@romerocat.com

Full details and application forms are available from our website:

www.romerocat.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date

9:00am Monday 1st December 2025

Shortlisting Date

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Interview Date

Monday 8th December 2025

Job Purpose

The post holder will support and assist the human resources team providing a forward-thinking, responsive and professional Human Resources service to our family of schools.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

Recruitment, Induction and Exit Procedures

Assist with recruitment activities including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews and conducting initial candidate screenings Support with the onboarding and induction for successful candidates including producing offer letters and other employment related documentation Assist in the processing of DBS checks and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures

HR Policies & Procedures

Respond to general HR-related inquiries from schools and the central team, escalating where appropriate Shadow experienced HR team members to gain insight into various HR specialisms Keep up-to-date with changing legislation that may impact on Trust policies

Compliance

Help maintain the HR & Payroll management system ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and are held in accordance with GDPR Provide support in maintaining the Trusts Single Central Record (SCR) Support with monitoring absence, annual leave and leave of absences within the central team

General

Help maintain employee files ensuring accuracy and confidentiality Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues Attend apprenticeship training session and complete coursework in a timely and professional manner Other duties of a similar level of responsibility may be interchanged with/added to this list at any time

Additional supporting information - specific to this post

This post does not require a faith commitment within the Roman Catholic Church however, candidates must be supportive of the ethos, vision and values of the Trust and not do anything to undermine the faith commitment of the Trust. In line with all staff within the Trust, they will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service Contract.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person