Federation HR & Business Support Officer

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About the vacancy:

• Vacancy ID: 3431
• Organisation: Schools
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Contract type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Burry Port, Llanelli
• Grade: Grade F +4%
• Hourly Rate: £15.42 - £17.57
• Contract Hours: 37 Hours
• Contract: Term Time + 2 Weeks (41 weeks per year)
• Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm (30‑minute unpaid break)
• Location: Based at Bryngwyn School (serving both schools)
• Closing Date: 21/06/2026, 10:00

Come and join our team. The Bryngwyn & Glan‑y‑Môr Federation is seeking to appoint a professional and well‑organised individual to the role of Federation HR & Business Support Officer. This is a key role providing effective HR and administrative support across the Federation. The postholder will coordinate HR processes, maintain accurate staff records, support recruitment and absence management, and ensure compliance with Local Authority procedures, safeguarding requirements and GDPR.

Working under the direction of the Federation Business & Operations Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with key Local Authority services, including recruitment, payroll and HR advisory teams, alongside school leaders and staff to ensure consistent and accurate application of HR processes.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism. Applicants should have relevant administrative experience, including HR‑related processes, and be confident using IT systems. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. The post is based at Bryngwyn School, supporting both schools within the Federation. Occasional travel between sites will be required.

The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Level 1 – You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations.

If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.