Trust HR and Recruitment Officer

Trust HR and Recruitment Officer Salary: Band C Point 13 - 19 (£18,499 - £21,205 actual salary per annum) 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm We are happy to consider different working patterns for the right candidate, provided the hours fall within our core working window of 8am to 4pm, with a preferred start time of no later than 9.30am. 42 weeks of the year - term time, inset days, plus 15 additional days to be worked during the school closure periods Start Date: September 2026 We are seeking a highly organised and pro-active HR and Recruitment Officer to join our Trust and play a vital role in attracting, recruiting, and supporting talented staff across our schools. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and is passionate about delivering a high-quality, professional HR service. As HR and Recruitment Officer, you will support the full recruitment lifecycle and provide essential HR administration across the Trust. Key responsibilities include managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting, interview co-ordination, and pre-employment checks, and preparing contracts of employment. We are looking for someone with strong administrative expertise and a positive, can-do approach. Previous experience working in an administrative role in a school or education Trust is desirable, but not essential. Why join us? 💼 Hybrid working - working two days from home each week! 💻 Trust-issued laptop to support your work-from-home days. 🌱 Continuous professional development to support your career growth. 📞 Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support. 💰 Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. 📜 Recognition of continuous service 📌 Ready to apply? We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment and selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information. If you would like an informal conversation regarding this role, please contact Louise Guy, Trust HR Director : l.guy@osborne.coopor 01375 648936. Application Deadline: Friday 5th June 2026