HR Assistant

HR Assistant

Job description

HR Assistant

Downside is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, and one of England's oldest and most distinguished Catholic schools.

The School is situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, twelve miles south of the city of Bath.

Reporting into the HR Manager, the HR Assistant provides efficient, professional and confidential support to the HR function for Downside School across the whole employee lifecycle, playing a critical role in ensuring that the school is compliant with all relevant regulations and statutory guidance.

To be successful, you will have :

- Experience of providing excellent customer service and effective administration.






- Ability to build rapport and trust with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
- Strong organisational skills, with proficiency in MS Office.
- The ability to work with total discretion and confidentiality.
- Excellent working knowledge of core Microsoft programmes.
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Professionalism combined with a warm and approachable personality.
- Experience of HR administration will be an advantage.

We can offer the successful candidate :

- An experienced, supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team, providing a warm welcome.
- The ability to get involved with all things HR.
- Excellent catering facility, which offers all our staff a complimentary lunch.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee Assistance Program and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, gym, and squash courts.

Contractual Details

- Pay : £25,000 - £28,000
- Hours : 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.





Flexibility may be considered for the right candidate.

Please indicate on your form where you would like us to consider flexibility.

- Holiday : 25 days annual leave plus 8 days public bank holidays
- Contract : Permanent Contract, all year-round position

Closing date for applications : Tuesday, 5 November 2024 (9 : 00am)

If sufficient applications are received, this advert may close early. An early application is therefore recommended as an appointment may be made before the closing date.

To Apply

Please apply via our website at Working at Downside - Downside School where you can download full details of the role.

Please complete your application through our applicant tracking system, using the apply button. CVs are not accepted.





If you have any difficulties with this, please get in touch.

Applications must be completed in full and include full employment history, education history and contact details for referees to cover the last 5 years of employment.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Downside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be DBS checked. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. Registered Company No. 11751009 and Registered Charity

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