HR Officer – Multi-Academy Trust

A large and successful Multi-Academy Trust in Gloucester is seeking an organised and reliable HR Officer to join its central HR team from January 2026
. This is a full-time, permanent post supporting several schools within the trust.

• HR Officer required full-time
• Join the central HR team of a respected MAT
• Gloucester-based role (occasional travel to other schools)
• January 2026 start
• Ideal for candidates with HR compliance and recruitment experience

The HR Officer will support HR administration across multiple schools, including safer recruitment, contract preparation, HR database maintenance, payroll updates, and assisting with employee relations casework.

This is a varied and fast-paced role ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking and working collaboratively with operations teams across different school sites.

• HR administrative experience essential (education or multi-site HR desirable)
• Strong knowledge of SCR, DBS, and safeguarding compliance
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
• CIPD qualification or working towards it is desirable

The MAT consists of 8 schools ranging from primary to secondary. All schools are rated Good or Outstanding and benefit from high-quality leadership and strong trust-wide systems.

To be considered for this HR Officer role supporting a Gloucestershire MAT, please send your CV promptly.