Human Resources Officer

Human Resources Officer - Education and Care

Salary £31,547.33 – per annum Full Time

40 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This post is based at Ruskin Mill College, Nailsworth

with occasional travel across Trust sites

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Officer to join the Trust, based at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth to work as part of the existing Human Resources team. Providing HR advice and support as well as supporting with recruitment, vetting, absence management, communicating payroll changes and employee relations matters. With the Trust rapidly growing in size, this is an exciting time to join us and become part of our team.

The successful applicant will have strong HR administration experience. CIPD level 3 qualification is desirable but not a requirement as we prioritise direct experience. Knowledge of educational and/or care recruitment and pre-employment checks would be advantageous.

The Human Resources Officer we are looking for would:

• Understand the importance of safer recruitment, with a rigorous approach to vetting and compliance, being self-motivated in the pursuit of compliance
• Have effective knowledge of employment legislation, contracts of employment, terms and conditions, policies and procedures and HR best practice and its practical application. Be committed to empowering managers to lead on employee relations process while ensuring they stay compliant with policy and legal frameworks.
• Have experience of advising and providing support with HR casework and pre-employment vetting checks
• Appreciate that by joining a small team they need to multi-task and take responsibility for all aspects, whether it is having challenging conversations or ensuring the notes are accurate.
• Take satisfaction in completing processes and maintaining accurate data on HR systems

Working at Ruskin Mill Trust is rewarding and in return, we offer competitive salaries with progression in pay once qualified. In addition, staff receive:

A comprehensive induction, an excellent personal development plan and extensive training to include Autism, Attachment, Emotional Resilience, Holistic Support, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE), CPI Safety Intervention training.

Opportunities to attend trainings to expand your knowledge of the Trust’s method.

Beautiful work locations

Medicash employee health cash plan & employee Assistance programme

Ruskin Mill Trust is committed to staff training and development and an interactive induction is provided, giving the opportunity to experience the craft and the student experience.

Established in 1984, Ruskin Mill Trust is an educational charity that operates in England, Scotland and Wales. We offer exciting outdoor learning environments, utilising practical land and craft activities to support the development of work and life skills in young people with autistic spectrum conditions and other learning differences. Our research-led method, Practical Skills Therapeutic Education, is inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner, John Ruskin and William Morris. Working with hand, head, heart and place, Ruskin Mill Trust helps individuals to re-imagine their potential.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plusverification of the right to work in the UK.