Trust HR Manager within the Trust Central Team, part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic HR practitioner to join our friendly and professional team. This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we embark on our new three-year strategy.
The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from my academy to our academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others’ strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured by the Trust central team.
Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will take a lead on the strategic and operational plans for recruitment and onboarding as well as working as part of the HR team to deliver an efficient and effective service providing advice on a wide range of issues taking account of current legislation and best practice.
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of HR generalist experience and be able to manage a range of casework. You will also be an effective professional communicator, be self motivated and be an excellent team player. Ideally, you will be qualified to CIPD level 5, have experience of working with school terms and conditions and within a unionised context.
In return we can offer a competitive terms and conditions package including the possibility of hybrid working, access to West Yorkshire Pension scheme and a friendly and professional work environment with access to development opportunities.
If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please contact Jacquie Devoy, Trust Head of HR on jdevoy@bkcat.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Salary: Grade 10 SCP 32 to SCP 35 £40,221 to £43,421 per annum
Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm and Friday 8.00 am – 3.30 pm (All year round)
Closing date: Friday 1st December 2023, Midday.
Interview date: Friday 15th December 2023
All of our staff uphold the Core Values and Catholic Ethos of the Trust. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy.
Please note, as part of the recruitment process, we will carry out an online search for any short-listed candidates in order to comply with the guidance given in the September 2023 update of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.