Job Description

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Job details
Job details Job reference REQ21696 Date posted 19/11/2025 Application closing date 01/12/2025 Location Nexus Multi Academy Trust Salary Salary: NJC 24-27 35,143-38,221 FTE 28,114-30,576 Actual Salary for 29.6 hours Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration/Clerical, Human Resources Attachments
HR Officer x 2 Posts Job description
Location: Nexus Head Office, Enterprise Works, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA
Contract type: 1x Full-time 37 hours, 1x Part-Time 29.6 hours, Permanent, 52 weeks
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 10th December 2025
About the Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.
We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in "Learning together, to be the best we can be" and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.
Please see a copy of our most recent and for further information.
Our Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and committed HR Officer to join our Central Trust Team at Nexus Multi Academy Trust.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high quality HR support and fostering positive, professional relationships across our schools and central team.
As a valued member of our HR team, you will act as the first point of contact for colleagues, providing timely and accurate guidance on a wide range of HR matters. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our people processes and in supporting leaders to deliver a positive employee experience
You will receive support from fellow HR Officers, as well as the HR Business Partner and HR Manager. As the Trust continues to expand, we are seeking an ambitious HR professional who is dedicated to delivering an exceptional service to our schools.
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing - Pay - Careers and Training - Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply
If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us - Careers section, where the position is listed
All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.
Completed applications to be sent to
In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV's) will only be accepted alongside a full application form
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tom Atkinson
Further information can be found on our website .
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at .
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

Skills Required