HR & Casework Manager

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust are looking to appoint a HR & Casework Manager. The person appointed will be based within the central team of the Trust and will work in collaboration with all the schools within the Trust across Manchester, Trafford, Tameside and Stockport. The role will provide a professional HR advisory service and operational HR support for the Trust, being the first point of contact for staff and manager queries on HR matters. You will also provide support to the Strategic HR Officer, as required and work as part of a wider Trust HR team to support activity as and when required.

This is a full-time post, however we will consider applicants who are interested in any full or part time working arrangements, including term time only, annualised hours, consolidated hours, reduced days per week, job sharing and any other agile or flexible working arrangement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a diverse and challenging role to develop themselves further professionally. We are looking for an individual who would complement our existing Trust Central Team, who deliver HR, Finance, ICT and School improvement services to our schools.

The Trust is seeking to appoint an individual who has the experience, motivation, enthusiasm and skill set to work in partnership with the Headteachers and other stakeholders to help develop our rapidly expanding Trust.

The main duties of the role are:

·       HR policy – First point of call via the HR inbox / telephone for queries and advice on all HR matters, policies / terms and conditions from staff and managers, ensuring good practice and compliance in line with policy and legislation.

·       Case work – Employee relations case work

·       Recruitment – Advising on recruitment to “add value” and improve processes,

·       Other HR activity – to include support with the completion and submission of statutory returns

·       General – Attending and participating in induction and training events and ad hoc project work as required.

The successful candidate will:

·       Have a good standard of numeracy and literacy

·       Be CIPD Qualified or working towards qualification

·       Have experience of working in HR in an educational setting

·       Demonstrate a good understanding of teachers’ and support staff terms and conditions

·      Have an empathy with issues affecting schools

·       Understand relevant policy, procedure, employment law and good practice in relation to HR in schools, along with the ability to assess implications and articulate risk

·       Be a “people person”; able to build strong working relationships with, and influence others.

·      Have the ability to use HR and education information systems eg. SAM People would be advantageous.

·       Be an effective and collaborative team member.

·       Take a solution-based approach to problems

·       Be a role model – understand, commit to and model the Catholic values and ethos

·       Be able and willing to work flexibly and respond to change on a daily basis, including working outside normal hours of work, on occasions, and in different Trust locations.

We can offer the successful candidate:

·       An opportunity to join an experienced and highly cohesive team led by innovative, supportive and creative professionals

·       Work in a vibrant, happy and welcoming environment characterised by excellent relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

·       Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

·       A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development

·       Recognition of continuous and aggregated service for eligible employees

·       26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days’ holiday plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service

·       A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

o  A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

o  A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include:

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the Trust and meet with the Trust’s Strategic HR Officer. Please email louise.warrillow@corpuschristitrust.co.uk to make arrangements. The Trust Central Team are based at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe. The person appointed will be expected to travel between all the schools within the Trust and will also have the flexibility to work remotely/from home.

If you would like to apply for the position, you will need to complete the Application Form available at ‘Apply Now’ which can found at corpuschristitrust.co.uk/vacancies.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media check, appropriate overseas check and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic and therefore, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.