HR Administration Assistant

• Unity Schools Partnership
• Address: Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QP
• Salary: 27254 - 29540 pro rata*
• Hours: 23 hours per week 52 weeks per year (worked over 3 days per week with Tuesday and Friday required and the third working day to be agreed)
• Contract: Maternity / Paternity from September 2026
• Reference: 5330

*With access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and 24 days holiday per year pro-rata plus bank holidays.

Location: Central Trust Office Haverhill with hybrid working available after induction and training.

Unity Schools Partnership is looking for a HR Administration Assistant.

Are you looking for a rewarding new role or perhaps hoping to start your career in HR We are seeking a part time HR Administration Assistant to join our central services team.

As a first point of contact for the HR helpdesk you will play an important role in providing a helpful professional and timely service to colleagues across the trust.

You will have a busy and varied workload supporting a range of transactional HR processes including contract changes recruitment administration issuing contracts and contract change letters responding to internal and external queries maintaining accurate employee records on our HR system and providing user support to staff.

If you are well organised enjoy working in a busy environment and like a role where no two days are the same we would love to hear from you.

We will offer you:

• job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our students lives

• a friendly and supportive working environment

• supportive and positive management

• investment in your training and development

• excellent career development opportunities across the trust

• a wellbeing support service

• a trust-wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf)

If you would like any further details please email Lynsey Jolland Head of Transactional Services (HR and Payroll) on

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At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first goes the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged and recognises that every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils potential.

We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration wellbeing diversity equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.

Unity Schools Partnership is made up of a family of 40 schools located on the Suffolk Essex Norfolk and Cambridgeshire borders as well as Romford in East London. The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership an ambition for improvement at pace and the belief that remarkable improvements can be achieved.

We refer to ourselves as a family because throughout the trust we foster supportive and collaborative relationships while recognising and celebrating that we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues enables us to support and challenge each other. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow providing stimulating nurturing and self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you would prefer to work part time or as a job-share we will facilitate this wherever we can whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We are keen to ensure we are designing an organisation that works for everyone so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to equal opportunities safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Unity Schools Partnership welcoming diversity.