Job Description

About Us

Join Our Team as an HR Systems Officer

Are you passionate about HR and technology? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!



As the HR Systems Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting our central HR team and our 27 schools. You will manage and maintain our HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data accuracy and providing first-line support to users. You will also be involved in exciting HR digital transformation projects, driving efficiencies and improving automation.

Why Join Us?

At DCAT, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can grow and develop your career. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference!



We can offer the option to work flexibly, with some office-based days to work collaboratively with the team and the option to work remotely on other days. Some travel to schools within the region may also be required from time to time.


If you find alignment between your own values and aspirations and those of the Trust and you have the requisite skills and experience for the role, we would be delighted to hear from you.



If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact our Director of People, Karen Stant on kstant@dcat.academy.

Job Details

Salary: ESSS Grade 8, sp 20-22, 29,151 - 31,073 per annum, pro-rata

(Actual Salary: 18,131-19,327 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time

Working Pattern: 25 hours per week, TTO + 2 Weeks during school holidays

Location: DCAT Offices, St Joseph's School, Chichester

Interviews: 8th July 2025

What You Need to Succeed

What We're Looking For:

Strong administrative and analytical skills with high attention to detail. Excellent organisational and planning skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with HRIS support and administration Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Further Information

Safeguarding

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.



All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service check (http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring service-check).



This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.



Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

How to Apply

Conversation

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Karen Stant, Director of People via email kstant@dcat.academy to arrange.

Application Form

Completed application forms - a CV will not be accepted - must be submitted via email to hr@dcat.academy.

Shortlisting

We assess all applications against the Person Specification criteria using the evidence you provide in your application.

Interviews

The interviews will be held at DCAT offices or remotely using alternative technology if required.

Offer of Employment

We will make a verbal offer of employment by telephone and an offer letter in writing will be emailed.


Any offer is made conditional subject to all required pre-employment checks. Each candidate will be telephoned with the outcome. Requested feed-back will be available by arrangement.

Receipt of Application

Applications are acknowledged (by email) within three working days of receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within this time, please contact the HR Team at hr@dcat.academy.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Data Protection Act 1998

You should be aware that the information you have provided will be stored on the DCAT HR secure database and will be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisation and will comply with new GDPR regulations.



Job Reference: SCHO00525