HR Administrator – Multi-Academy Trust, Nottinghamshire

Location: Trust offices, Nottinghamshire (on site initially, with potential for some home working in the longer term)
Hours: 2–3 days per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm (30-minute lunch break)
Rate: £15 – £17 per hour
Contract: Temporary, up to 6 months
Start date: Ideally 2 November 2026

About the role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust in Nottingham, which is looking for an organised and reliable temporary HR Administrator to join its central HR team. Reporting to the HR Advisor, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across the employee lifecycle, helping to make sure the Trust’s schools are staffed safely, compliantly and efficiently.

This is a varied role that suits someone who enjoys accuracy and detail, takes pride in good service and is comfortable handling confidential information.

Key responsibilities

• Processing contractual changes, including changes to hours, roles and terms, and preparing the associated documentation
• Administering flexible working requests and keeping accurate records
• Supporting safer recruitment processes, including processing DBS checks and carrying out pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance
• Managing onboarding administration for new starters, from offer through to induction, and keeping the Single Central Record up to date
• Maintaining accurate HR records and systems, with a high standard of data accuracy and confidentiality
• Providing ad-hoc administrative support across the HR team as required

About you

• Previous experience in an HR, recruitment, school or other administrative role (HR experience is desirable but not essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident communicator, able to deal with colleagues, candidates and school staff professionally and helpfully
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience of an HR or MIS system is an advantage
• Able to work with sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Knowledge of safer recruitment or DBS processes is desirable, though full training will be provided
• Available to start at short notice, ideally from 2 November, and flexible in approach with a willingness to support the wider team

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check, along with other pre-employment checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Candidates with a current DBS on the Update Service are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV to . Interviews are expected to take place w/c 19 October 2026, so early applications are encouraged.