About This Role
Role – HR Officer
Salary – £32,000
Required – Asap
Contract / Duration – Permanent, Full-Time
Location – Central Trust Office, Croydon
St Benedict Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated HR Officer to join our central team and support the delivery of a high-quality, professional HR service across the Trust and its academies.
Working closely with the HR Manager, the HR Officer will provide first-line HR advice, manage routine employee relations casework, and support Trust-wide HR initiatives, policies and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their advisory experience within a supportive and values-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities · Provide first-line HR advice to managers on policies, procedures and employment matters · Manage routine employee relations casework, including absence, conduct, probation and low-level grievances · Support and lead recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with safer recruitment requirements · Prepare formal HR documentation and correspondence · Support the implementation and effective use of HR policies, systems and workforce data · Contribute to learning and development initiatives and organisational change activity We are looking for someone who: · Has experience in an HR advisory or HR Officer-level role · Has sound knowledge of UK employment law · Is confident providing practical HR advice to managers · Is well organised, professional and able to manage confidential information · Has strong communication and IT skills A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards), experience within education or the public sector, and knowledge of Green and Burgundy Book terms and conditions would be an advantage. As a Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to preserving and developing our Catholic character. All staff are expected to support these values; you are not required to be a practicing catholic to apply for this role. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. We are committed to the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted candidate will be subject to an online vetting check. If you would like to arrange an informal, confidential conversation with Karen Robertson (HR Manager) please contact k.robertson@sbcat.co.uk Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 @9am