Human Resources Assistant

Location: Trust Academy sites Closing Date: 9am, Friday 12th December 2025Salary: £26,673 pa (Grade 4 pay range £26,673 - £33,165)Start date: January 2026 (As soon as possible)Contract: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, full year. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………Background: The Prospect Trust is a high-performing multi-academy Trust on the Hampshire/Surrey border, educating around 6,000 learners across our family of academies: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School, Frimley CofE Junior School, and St Mark’s CofE Primary School.Our HR function plays a central role in shaping a modern, people focused Trust. We are committed to delivering progressive, data informed and service driven HR practices that strengthen our culture, support our staff and enable exceptional outcomes for our learners.We are seeking a HR Assistant to join our dynamic and professional HR Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is motivated by high standards, continuous improvement and delivering a consistently positive employee experience. As part of an ambitious and forward-thinking HR function, you will contribute to the smooth and effective delivery of key people processes, supporting our commitment to being an employer of choice within the education sector.The role will be based onsite, with required travel between the different academies across the Trust. Hybrid working is available during academy closure periods.………………………………………………………………………………………………………Key purpose of the role:As our HR Assistant, you will play an important part in providing a responsive, supportive and professional HR service across the Trust. Working collaboratively with the wider HR and Payroll team, you will be involved in a varied range of activities, including:Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR and payroll enquiries, offering clear and helpful informationSupporting the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, pre-appointment checks, onboarding, contractual changes, attendance, family leave and leaver administrationAssisting with payroll administration and routine payroll queriesMaintaining accurate and secure HR and payroll records, ensuring data integrity and complianceCoordinating key people processes such as induction, probation, training and wellbeing initiativesSupporting attendance monitoring and helping ensure timely follow-upProviding administrative support for HR meetings, projects and wider Trust initiativesThis varied and rewarding role will enable you to gain broad generalist HR experience while contributing to a welcoming, people centred culture.………………………………………………………………………………………………………Our ideal candidate:We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, builds positive professional relationships, and takes pride in delivering an efficient and high-quality HR service. You will be well suited to this role if you can bring:Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teamsGood organisational ability, with confidence in managing multiple priorities in a busy environmentExcellent attention to detail, particularly when handling confidential or sensitive informationProficiency in IT systems, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheets/databasesA positive, proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and grow within a generalist HR roleExperience in a HR or customer focused environment is essential. Holding or working towards CIPD Level 3 is desirable, as is experience within a school, college or wider education setting.………………………………………………………………………………………………………..What we offer:We are committed to supporting your success and wellbeing, providing a professional and rewarding working environment, including:A collaborative HR team and a supportive Trust-wide cultureOpportunities for professional development, including CIPD progressionAccess to wellbeing initiatives and staff support resourcesA meaningful role that supports colleagues who in turn support thousands of learnersGenerous pension schemeEmployee Assistance Programme for confidential supportAccess to onsite gym and catering facilities and a cycle-to-work schemeEye test vouchersFree seasonal flu vaccinationsAmple free parkingModern, well-maintained campuses and attractive working environments………………………………………………………………………………………………………..How to apply:Please complete the attached application and equality monitoring forms and email them to martha.trott@theprospecttrust.org.uk  by 9am, Friday 12th December 2025.Early applications are encouraged as the Trust may choose to interview and appoint a successful candidate on receipt of a suitable application. If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please email martha.trott@theprospecttrust.org.uk.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Other information:The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the GDPR regulations; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.  Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.