Job Description

The College is looking to appoint an organised, enthusiastic and proactive HR Officer to provide high quality HR advice and guidance to members of staff and managers. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will be involved in all aspects of human resource management at the college. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and respond accordingly to a change in priorities.

In this role, you will arrange and administer the college's recruitment and selection processes, onboarding new members of staff and ensuring that all safer recruitment and pre-employment checks are carried out in a timely manner. Additionally, you will support the Head of HR and HR Business Partner with employee relations matters, addressing attendance management concerns in a sensitive way and managing the administration of performance management processes such as probationary reviews and appraisals.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a HR generalist role and will hold a CIPD Level 3 or above qualification. They will be attentive to both the confidential and sensitive nature of working in a human resource environment and will have experience addressing HR queries from staff and managers.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college."

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,936.00-35,158.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free fitness classes Free flu jabs Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2025
Reference ID: HR Officer - LSFC