Cluster HR Officer

Essential

• Experience in an HR advisory or HR officer role
• Experience handling employee relations matters
• Experience supporting recruitment processes
• Experience in education / public sector desirable
• Good understanding of employment law and HR practice
• Ability to advise managers confidently on routine HR matters
• Strong case management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload across multiple schools
• Strong written communication skills
• Good ICT skills including HR systems and Microsoft Office
• Organised and reliable, with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional, approachable, and supportive in interactions with staff across the Trust.
• Team‑focused with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Calm under pressure and committed to accuracy.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, following all safeguarding policies and maintaining an enhanced DBS clearance.
• Aspire to reflect the INOVA values and ethos in professional conduct and communication within the Trust.
• Have a flexible work approach.
• Have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.
• Have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• Act in accordance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct
• Forge positive professional relationships.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3/5 or equivalent experience