Job Description

Salary

Grade 4 - 25,992.00 - 27,268.00

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Retford Education Centre, Old Hall Drive, Retford, DN22 7EA

Job category

HR

Date posted

09/06/2025

Job reference

R05133



Diverse Academies Trust are looking for a People Assistant to join our talented and supportive People team at a period of significant investment and transformation as a team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our organisation.

Why join Diverse Academies Trust as a People Administration Assistant?

This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people and would like to progress their career in HR within educational settings.

The successful candidate will:
Provide a professional, high quality, timely, confidential, customer focused service to key stakeholders, job applicants and colleagues throughout our multi-academy trust Support all settings by managing administration for the employee life cycle in line with statutory processes. Ensuring that above all staff records are kept confidentially, accurately and agreed policies and procedures are implemented consistently Support operational teams with people processes and procedures which are to the highest level of compliance, all activity is streamlined and adds value and support is provided across the team

Essential
Strong administration skills including good attention to detail Desire to continue or start a career in HR Good interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as part of a team

Desirable
Experience of working with HR Information Systems CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience

Why join Diverse Academies Trust?

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.



We empower. We respect. We care.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Emily Thursby - People Partner, ethursby@diverse-ac.org.uk to arrange, or for further information.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you will find a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can grow and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer:
Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14% Operational support holidays 28 days + 8 bank holidays (full-time equivalent) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning Employee Assistance Programme GP Helpline Health and Wellbeing support including occupational health services, eyecare vouchers for free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users Salary sacrifice schemes - Electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants etc Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc) Childcare - breakfast and after school provision Full support and induction A strong and caring ethos among staff and students Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: Sunday 29 June 2025

Interview date: W/C 7 July 2025

Start date: At the earliest opportunity

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emily Thursby ethursby@diverse-ac.org.uk

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.