Job Description

Initio Learning Trust is looking for a People / HR Officer to join our fantastic People team. Could this be you?



Are you a dynamic HR professional ready to make a significant impact across a thriving Multi-Academy Trust?



Initio Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated and proactive People Officer to join our central People Team. This pivotal role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a comprehensive HR service, ensuring compliance and best practice delivery to support assigned schools / departments across our Trust. If you're passionate about people, process, and playing a key role in a supportive educational environment, we want to hear from you!

Salary:

Grade 9, Actual Salary 28,725.36 - 32,579.20 per annum (FTE 31,067 - 35,235)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

37 hours

Working Weeks:

41 weeks, full-time, term-time + 2 weeks

Approximate Start Date:

September 2025

Advert Closing Date:

Wednesday 20th August 2025

Interview Dates:

Interviews are planned for the week commencing Monday 25th August 2025 in person.

What you'll be doing:

As a key member of our central shared service People team, the People Officer role will work closely with the wider People Team, People Business Partners, School Headteachers and Office Managers. This is a hybrid role, working across multiple sites in Dorset with occasional home working, and therefore requires the ability to travel independently. You will be instrumental in:


Developing and maintaining a good understanding of assigned schools/departments, in order to provide proactive support with various aspects of HR administration, expert HR advice and guidance. Deliver efficient and best practice HR administration and processes for assigned schools/departments in line with Initio Standards. Deliver proactive solutions-focussed HR advice across a range of people matters. Champion a shift from traditional HR practices to modern, outcome focused approaches. Collaborate with the wider People team to enhance the employee experience and embed inclusive, future ready policies and practises for an exceptional people experience.

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a professional and confident individual with excellent communication skills and an exceptional eye for detail. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to prioritise effectively and work well under pressure. Strong organisational and administrative skills are essential.



In addition, you will be someone who:


Can multitask efficiently across a range of HR areas. Takes a systematic and process-driven approach to their work. Can demonstrate excellent record-keeping skills. Is ready to progress and enhance their career in Human Resources within a large multi-academy Trust.

We are a flexible working Trust and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We are also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments required throughout the recruitment process.

Ready to join our team?

Apply now and become a vital part of Initio Learning Trust's success!



Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.



If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Shani Davies, Director People and Culture via sdavies@initiolearning.org or by emailing recruitment@initiolearning.org




Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).



Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.



This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.



Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.



All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:



https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.



Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the "fluency duty" (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the for further details.