Job Description

Human Resources Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

9-month maternity cover, commencing on the 1st of April 2026

Salary = 26,834 per annum

40 hours per week

To be considered for this role you must complete an application form on our website by going to www.rmt.org/jobs

Due to the festive period we are operating on a reduced staffing level until the 5th January, the recruitment team will do their best to respond promptly.

We have an exciting opportunity for a temporary Human Resources Assistant to join the Trust, based in Sheffield, to work as part of the existing Northern Human Resources team with responsibility for administrative HR functions across Trust sites. With the Trust rapidly growing, this is an exciting time to join us and become part of our team.

As part of a larger Trust Human Resources service, you will be responsible for the undertaking of:

Routine administrative duties Inputting of data onto computer-based systems Conducting vetting checks for all new staff in line with external regulators and Trust policy Maintenance of the human resources filing systems Collation of all recruitment and equality and diversity data
Experience or a keen interest in the Human Resources function as well as excellent administration and communication skills is a must.

A keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential for this role. Knowledge of educational and/or care recruitment and pre-employment checks would be advantageous.

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is incredibly rewarding; we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash.

In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education.

Full details of our benefits can be viewed on www.rmt.org/jobs

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 26,834.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person