At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage HR compliance processes and lead a small administrative team.
- Company: Join The Harbour Schools Partnership, dedicated to supporting children's success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Fixed-term role with a focus on safeguarding and child welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR management and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35412 - 39152 £ per year.
Salary: NJC Grade F: £35,412 - £39,152 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked). Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is between £26,319 (F24) and £29,099 (F28) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment).
Working Pattern: This is a fixed term maternity cover position working 27.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year until September 2027.
The Harbour Schools Partnership are seeking a People Compliance Officer to join our central People Services team.
About the Role
The People Compliance Officer works as part of the People Team under the direction of the People Services Lead and is responsible for managing a small administrative team to support in compliance processes. The role ensures a compliant approach to all aspects of HR administration including recruitment, contracts of employment, statutory training and Keeping Children Safe in Education.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who can bring experience and knowledge to the role. Essential qualities include:
- Experience of allocation of tasks and managing people in a HR setting
- Understanding of the Trust Strategy, particularly in relation to recruitment and other people processes
- Excellent and timely communication to all levels of staff in the Trust
Desirable (but not essential):
- Knowledge of line management processes including probation, capability, wellbeing
- Educated to degree level – preferable in a HR or business setting
- Understanding of EVP in People processes
If you’re passionate about supporting schools in helping children succeed across Devon, we’d love to hear from you. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 11th September 2026, interviews will be held on 17th September 2026. Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
Our Vision
Our vision is to deliver excellence through collaboration to realise the right of every child to flourish.
Our Values
The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation.
- Authenticity
- Trust
The Harbour Schools Partnership, a guiding light for education.
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Contact Details:
The Harbour Schools Partnership Recruitment Team
