Administrative Assistant HR

Administrative Assistant (HR) Location: Cambridge Salary: £26,409 FTE (will be pro-rata’d for part-time hours agreed) Hours: 25 - 30 hours per week The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18, who attend their Pelican, Prep or Upper. Their aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means they strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated. They are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. They want their staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful. The Role The School is seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to work within their Human Resources Team, which is responsible for providing a professional and expert HR function supporting over 420 members of support and teaching staff across three School sites. The main focus will be on supporting with HR and recruitment activities, with considerable focus on safeguarding compliance administration. As well as helping the School to recruit the best staff, this is an important role supporting the School’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by ensuring their HR and recruitment processes comply with the required regulations and guidance. This role therefore involves considerable process management and handling sensitive data to the highest standards of accuracy and care. Previous HR experience is not necessary; they are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. This is a part time role working up to 30 hours per week. Working pattern is flexible and to be agreed. Skills and Qualifications * Previous relevant administration experience working in a people facing environment. * Ability to work positively and flexibly within a small team. * Excellent accuracy and attention to detail. * Good written and oral communication skills, adaptable to different audiences. * Excellent interpersonal skills - confidence to build good working relationships with a range of stakeholders and provide excellent customer service. * Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a range of duties. * Ability to follow process and take a task through to accurate completion. * Knowledge of Microsoft packages including experience using Excel and databases. * Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with confidence and discretion. * Experience using Publisher, Sway, Canva or similar would be useful. Benefits * Pension scheme with employer contributions of 13.75% * Death in service of 3 x salary * Free lunch in term time * Free on site parking * Cycle to work scheme To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application. Closing Date: Tuesday 12th November at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date. The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Safer Recruitment The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children