Human Resources Officer

Location: Malvern College

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Malvern College is not just a place to work; it is a community where every colleague is valued, and every day brings the chance to make a positive difference.

We are looking to recruit a full time Human Resources Officer, joining a team of 4 and working closely with our staff of c600 colleagues across our UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where we encourage good ideas, empower our colleagues and live and breathe our Malvern Qualities. All our staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.

What You'll Be Doing

In this varied role, you will work closely with colleagues and Managers to deliver an excellent, customer-driven HR service. Working as a key member of the HR team, you will take responsibility for all aspects of recruitment, support managers with employee relations matters as they arise, assist with learning and development, and contribute to HR projects, such as HR System (iTrent) development and policy updates.

You'll Have

1. Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role and in dealing with difficult and sensitive employee relations cases
2. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of working in Human Resources and its role in an organisation
3. Experience of using HR data management systems and ability to interrogate the data and system
4. Knowledge and understanding of employment law
5. Desirable to have CIPD Level 5

You'll Get

We offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Malvern College is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.

Our Operational colleagues work alongside our Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience we can for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model our Malvern Qualities.

To Apply

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 27 January 2025. Malvern College reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.

This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.

Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13-18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.