Job Description

Human Resources Officer- Education and Care

(Maternity Cover)

Salary 32,718 per annum Full Time

40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This post is based at Ruskin Mill College Nailsworth

with occasional travel to other sites

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Officer to join the Trust to cover a period of Maternity Leave, based at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth to work as part of the existing Human Resources team. Providing HR advice and support as well as supporting with recruitment, vetting, absence management, communicating payroll changes and employee relations matters. With the Trust rapidly growing in size, this is an exciting time to join us and become part of our team.

The successful applicant will have strong HR administration experience. CIPD level 3 qualification is desirable but not a requirement as we prioritise direct experience. Knowledge of educational and/or care recruitment and pre-employment checks would be advantageous

The Human Resources Officer we are looking for would:

Understand the importance of safer recruitment, with a rigorous approach to vetting and compliance, being self-motivated in the pursuit of compliance

Have effective knowledge of employment legislation, contracts of employment, terms and conditions, policies and procedures and HR best practice and its practical application. Be committed to empowering managers to lead on employee relations process while ensuring they stay compliant with policy and legal frameworks.

Have experience of advising and providing support with HR casework and pre-employment vetting checks

Appreciate that by joining a small team they need to multi-task and take responsibility for all aspects, whether it is having challenging conversations or ensuring the notes are accurate.

Take satisfaction in completing processes and maintaining accurate data on HR systems

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/careers

Established in 1984, Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity that operates in England, Scotland and Wales.

We offer exciting outdoor learning environments, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autistic spectrum conditions and other learning differences. Our research-led method,

Practical Skills Therapeutic Education,

is inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin and William Morris. Working with hand, head, heart and place, Ruskin Mill Trust helps individuals to re-imagine their potential.

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: 12 months

Pay: 32,718.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nailsworth GL6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have Human Resources Admin experience?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: INDHP