People Assistant

PEOPLE ASSISTANT

Salary: NJC Scale 5, points 12 to 17 (£28,598 to £31,022 per annum). Actual salary £28,598 per annum on point 12.

Contract: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 08.00 to 16.00 and Friday 08.00 to 1530. 52 weeks per year

Start date: As soon as possible

Place of work: Hybrid working (office base to be agreed across Trust locations but primarily based at Hinchingbrooke School, Huntingdon)

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The CAM Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a motivated and detail-oriented People Administrator to support the effective delivery of the Trust’s HR function.

The People Assistant will work closely with the People team and wider staff to ensure that all administrative processes are carried out efficiently and in line with. The role will provide a professional, proactive, and effective HR administrative service across the Trust, supporting the delivery of the People Strategy and ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and employment legislation. The People Assistant will play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, employee relations, and general HR administration.

The primary aims of the role are:

Provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the people team across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and employment legislation.

Support recruitment and onboarding processes, conduct pre-employment checks, and prepare induction materials.

Maintain accurate records and systems, including employee files, databases, and compliance records.

Assist with employee relations and wellbeing, offering first-line HR advice and supporting casework and training.

Foster collaboration and continuous improvement by working closely with the people team and contributing to Trust-wide initiatives.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who has:

Good written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to maintain accurate records

A strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage varied workload effectively.

The ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and an understanding of safeguarding requirement.

The willingness to learn, with a positive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why join us?

Opportunity to be involved in HR projects across a growing organisation

Work within a supportive and forward-thinking HR team

Play a key role in shaping and improving HR services

Access to professional development opportunities

For further details on our school please visit our website The Cam Academy Trust - A family of schools in Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, educating young people from 3-18