HR & Recruitment Officer

HR & Recruitment Officer Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruitment Officer to provide a high-quality recruitment and onboarding service across the Trust. The successful candidate will support the full recruitment lifecycle, from developing job descriptions and advertising vacancies through to onboarding and compliance checks, ensuring all processes are completed efficiently and in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Working closely with schools, managers, and the wider HR team, the Recruitment Officer will provide expert administrative support, maintain recruitment records and trackers, coordinate pre-employment checks, and support managers with a range of HR processes. The role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and a customer-focused approach to deliver an effective and professional service to both candidates and stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or someone looking to develop a career in Human Resources, Recruitment, or People Services within a busy and supportive education environment.

Why join Oak Learning Partnership?

Oak Learning Partnership is a highly inclusive, values-led Trust, committed to transforming lives through aspirational education and strong relational practice. Our staff work collaboratively across phases - primary, secondary and special, to deliver high-quality provision that places inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the Trust Central Office, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please email us at hr@oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution

• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)

• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students

• Networking opportunities across our trust

• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme

• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals

• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

To Apply, please follow link- https://ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=486436cxPO&VACANCY_ID=618924159x

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please email us at hr@oaklp.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust's safer recruitment procedures. This requirement applies irrespective of any existing DBS certificate held through the DBS Update Service.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.