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HR Academy Lead

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£27,565 - £30,086
£2,297 - £2,507 / mo

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Weymouth, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

Organisation Third Party Location Weymouth Reference REC/23/01120 Occupational group Human Resources Salary details AAT Grade 7 SCP 23 - 26 Pro-rata salary £27,565 - £30,086 (Full-time Equivalent Salary £30,152 - £32,909) Job term Full Time Appointment type Permanent Contact Katie Contact email katie.tyler@aat.education Closing Date 02 May 2023 12:00 PM

Post: HR Academy Lead

Post Ref: SR 1512

Post Details: 37 hours, Term time + 3 weeks, Permanent

Salary Scale: AAT Grade 7 SCP 23 - 26 Pro-rata salary £27,565 - £30,086 (Full-time Equivalent Salary £30,152 - £32,909)

Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved the life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities.

We currently have the following vacancy at Wey Valley Academy, 436 Dorchester Rd, Weymouth DT3 5AN - HR Academy Lead

Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking to recruit a professional, reliable and versatile HR Academy Lead within our Wey Valley Academy.

The role of the HR Academy Lead is to provide (and lead on the development of) an efficient, effective and confidential administrative service within Wey Valley Academy. This role will include line managing members of the administration/reception team to ensure efficient and effective working; leading and being responsible for recruitment processes and procedures in line with AAT / Data Protection laws; leading on the administration of Wey Valley's Human Resources matters (for example sickness absence procedures, payroll details); ensuring that systems are in place to ensure statutory duties are completed in a timely manner; working within the policies and procedures of Wey Valley / AAT – which will include a wider network of support from within AAT.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • be enthusiastic, motivated, focused, professional, personable and resilient
  • have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • have an ability to organise and prioritise your work, working to deadlines
  • be competent in the use of Microsoft packages Word and Excel and Management Information Systems (for example Integris, SIMS). Minute-taking experience is desirable but training can be provided.
  • be able to work successfully with a range of people, including the wider school community
  • promote the vision and values of Ambitions Academies Trust at all times

We are looking for candidates who are passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improving the life chances of our young people.

Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2023

Interviews will take place: w/c 8th May 2023

Start Date: ASAP

Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early

Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV

Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search

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Technical & Competency Interviews

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Academy Lead roles across Dorset Councils's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,565 - £30,086 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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