Human Resources Administrative Officer

Overview

The GORSE Academies Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, detail driven HR Administrative Officer to join our central HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to make a real difference across multiple educational settings.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be part of a central team that supports leaders, managers, and professionals across the trust. Every day brings something new — whether you’re coordinating recruitment activity, supporting onboarding, ensuring HR compliance, or helping staff navigate HR processes with confidence and clarity.

You will be a trusted member of the HR function, ensuring that our systems run smoothly, our documentation is accurate and timely, and our colleagues feel supported. From managing confidential records and administering employment contracts, to assisting with payroll data and helping drive trust wide HR initiatives, your contribution will form an essential part of GORSE’s success.

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Enjoys building positive relationships across different teams
• Wants exposure to a wide range of HR activities
• Has a passion for supporting others and ensuring a great staff experience
• Loves the idea of being part of a collaborative HR network

The successful candidate will gain valuable insight into HR practice within education and be supported by an experienced team who are committed to your professional development. If you’re motivated, organised, and excited by the prospect of contributing to meaningful, trust wide impact, we would love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Human Resources (or working towards), with a CIPD qualification preferred.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a calm, approachable, and professional manner.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle, as this role requires travel between multiple sites.

What We Offer

As a trust, we are committed to ensuring that professionals at every stage in their career have access to high-quality support, training and development. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Membership of a Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ongoing investment in your professional development and career progression.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and wellbeing support.
• £2,000 Cycle to Work scheme.

About Us

GORSE has a well-known reputation for changing the deal for children and young adults who come from some of the most impoverished parts of the country. Our central mission is to ensure that we play a significant role in removing the stubborn link between poverty and academic underperformance. Consequently, our students and our professionals are in the vanguard of the national drive which seeks to prove that where teaching is excellent, leadership inspiring and behaviour standards exemplary all children excel regardless of background.

Our 15 trust establishments - which include primary, secondary, and post‑16 settings - work together with our central team, Teaching School Hub and GORSE SCITT to form a connected network of excellence. This tight‑knit collaboration enables our students to prosper through strong partnership, where shared expertise, consistent standards and collective ambition ensure exceptional opportunities for all.

How to Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form can be downloaded from our website. You can also request an application pack via email at recruitment@tgat.org.uk or by calling 0113 487 8888. Please note electronic applications should be submitted where possible. CVs will not be accepted.