Job Description

About Us

Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider and a project of the UK Curriculum and Accreditation Body (UKCAB), a registered charity established in 2006. With campuses across the United Kingdom, we deliver programmes ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7 in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5,000 learners have successfully completed their studies with us, and our current student population exceeds 3,000.

Our Core Values

We share a common set of values that define who we are and how we behave. We place students and the community at the heart of everything we do. We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity. We champion diversity, inclusion, equality, and removing barriers to success. We maintain high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking to appoint an

Assistant Manager of HR

to support the delivery of high-quality HR services across all Scholars School System campuses. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role will assist in key HR operations including recruitment, compliance, employee relations, and administrative support, helping to ensure HR practices meet organisational, legal, and sector standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support to the HR Manager across all generalist HR functions. Assist in the coordination of recruitment and onboarding processes, including pre-employment checks and safeguarding compliance. Maintain and update employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Support with issuing offer letters, contracts, and contractual variations. Assist with employee relations matters including note-taking, document preparation, and informal case support. Help ensure all HR activities comply with current UK employment law and safer recruitment practices. Liaise with campus teams to support local HR needs and ensure inspection-readiness. Collaborate with payroll and pensions administrators to support accurate and timely processing of employee data. Assist in performance management coordination and monitoring. Support the preparation of HR reports and metrics for the Senior Management Team. Participate in internal audits and support external HR audits as required. Undertake ad-hoc projects and tasks as directed by the HR Manager.

Requirements

Essential:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or currently studying toward Level 5 Minimum 3 - 5 years of HR experience in the UK (experience in education or higher education preferred) Solid understanding of UK Employment Law and Safeguarding requirements Experience in international recruitment Strong administrative and organisational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable:

Experience in international recruitment compliance Experience supporting HR audits and inspections Familiarity with HR software or systems

Salary and Benefits

Salary: 28,000 - 35,000 per year (dependent on qualifications and experience) Working Hours

:

9am - 6pm, on-site, full-time Annual Leave: 28 days plus UK bank holidays Incentives: Up to 5,000 in annual performance incentives (pro-rata, awarded quarterly upon meeting KPIs and successful probation) Annual Increment: 3% salary increase per year after one year of service and continued KPI achievement Occasional travel to other campuses required
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person