Business Support Officer (HR) in Whitefield

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Business Support Officer to provide high-quality HR support within the school. The role is responsible for managing staff cover arrangements, supporting employee attendance and wellbeing, overseeing absence management processes, and delivering a range of HR administrative and operational functions.

Working closely with managers, employees, agencies, and the Trust's central HR team, the postholder will help ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, Trust policies, and safer recruitment practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating staff cover and agency workers
• Managing return-to-work and absence processes
• Supporting employee wellbeing initiatives
• Producing HR reports and workforce data
• Maintaining accurate personnel records
• Assisting with audits and compliance activities

The successful candidate will be confident handling sensitive information, have strong organisational and communication skills, and be able to build positive working relationships across the school. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is detail-oriented, highly organised, and committed to supporting a positive, compliant, and effective workforce within an educational setting.

Why Join Elms Bank School and College:

Our school is full of energy, care, and a strong sense of community. Guided by our vision, “Excellence for All,” we are committed to providing high-quality education tailored to each pupil’s individual needs. We offer specialist pathways and a broad, meaningful curriculum enriched with real-life experiences, all designed to raise aspirations and develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential.

We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff. We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step.

We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour. By working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Our Employee Benefits:

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential. In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate. For further information about the role please contact Elms Bank School on 0161 766 1597 or by emailing enquiries@elmsbank.oaklp.co.uk.

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust's safer recruitment procedures.

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach. ‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.