Job Description

The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our HR team at a pivotal time of change. As we transition into our new People Services function in line with our People Strategy, you will play a key role in supporting our 38 primary academies and helping us shape an effective, high-quality service for our colleagues.

People Services Administrator

25 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern can be discussed, and there is flexibility

Payscale: Point 10-14

27,694 - 29,540 FTE (19,780 -21,100 pro-rata)

Commencing: January 2026

Location

: The post is based at DEMAT's offices in Ely. Hybrid working available dependent upon working pattern with occasional travel to our academies

About You

To be successful in this new role, you will have:

administration experience, ideally within a HR team;

excellent communication and customer service skills;

organisation/time management skills with evidence of ability to prioritise a busy workload;

IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft and database/systems;

a high level of attention to detail;

ideally experience and knowledge of an education environment.

About Role

As part of our central People Services team, you will work alongside one other People Services Administrator to provide a supportive and effective service to our academies.

The People Services team is part of a wider central team offering advice and support to our academies across a number of functions including Finance, Facilities, IT and Governance. We work in partnership towards the common goal of delivering an excellent education for our pupils and a supportive, enriching place to work for our staff.

For further information about the role, please download the job description attached or visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk/recruitment

About Us

DEMAT has recently won the Multi-Academy Trust of the Year 2024 at the National School Awards making this is a very exciting time to join us! The award recognises our extraordinary educational achievements as a multi-academy trust. To read more, please visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk

DEMAT is a large multi-academy Trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world-class education through a knowledge-rich curriculum which values the arts as well as what may be perceived as more academic subjects. We are unapologetic about holding the highest expectations for our children, for their outcomes as well as their behaviour and personal development. DEMATs vision is to; To learn. To know. To lead out. This sets out what we do as a Trust and how we work with our children to become confident within society and to develop as individuals. This is encapsulated in the DEMAT Promise and underpinned by our values of Love, Community, Trust, Respect and Ambition. To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk/

If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you! In order to be considered please complete a full application on My New Term

In return we can offer you

GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Eyecare Vouchers

Discount Schemes

Competitive salary & pension schemes

Friendly and close-knit team

A commitment to on-going professional development

Inclusive policies and practices

For more information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification and contact the Recruitment Team on: recruitment@demat.org.uk

Please apply via My New Term. No email applications will be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 15 December, 9am

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications

Interview Date: Friday 19 December - Ely office

Safer Recruitment

The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,694.00-29,540.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ely CB7