Resourcing & Talent Development Assistant

About Excalibur Academies Trust

Founded in 2012, Excalibur Academies Trust has grown from two schools in Marlborough, Wiltshire, to 20 schools reaching from Bristol to Reading along the M4 corridor, providing high-quality education to 10,000 children from 9 months to age 18.

Our vision is to provide an all-through education in local hubs, with a focus on the best teaching, a broad and exciting curriculum and an outward-facing global perspective. We believe in investing in our staff to ensure we attract and retain talented, dedicated people who are committed to changing children’s lives for the better.

With a strong track record of raising the achievement of disadvantaged pupils across the trust, it is our mission to promote social mobility and personal fulfilment through the transformative power of education. Our growth strategy is based on our hub model and building the capacity to provide strong support and opportunities to other schools who share our vision.

The Role

This role can be based in Swindon, Wiltshire or Bristol

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about delivering excellent customer service? We are seeking a Resourcing & Talent Development Assistant to play a key role in attracting and welcoming talented colleagues across our academies.

Working closely with academies, candidates and the People Team, you will support recruitment campaigns, onboarding and safer recruitment processes, ensuring pre-employment checks are completed efficiently and statutory requirements are met.

You will maintain accurate records, coordinate recruitment administration and contribute to talent initiatives and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail and a customer-focused approach. Experience in recruitment or HR administration is desirable, but transferable skills and a willingness to learn are equally valued.

If you are enthusiastic about people and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible working based in Swindon, Wiltshire or Bristol

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Excellent Pension Scheme (LGPS for Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using recruitment@excalibur.org.uk and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.