HR Officer

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Bakewell CP; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A Multi Academy Trust in the UK is looking for an Interim HR Officer to deliver integrated HR support to schools. You will advise leaders on employee relations and manage varied cases across multiple sites, with a collaborative approach. An immediate start is available for a candidate with relevant HR experience and qualifications. The role is full-time, hybrid working is offered and includes competitive pay and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Free parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering professional HR support in complex organisations.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload effectively.
• Experience in the Education Sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an integrated HR service to schools and central Trust team.
• Advise on employee relations, change and people management.
• Support consistent HR practices with leadership.

Skills

Employee relations knowledge

HR support experience

Strong UK employment law knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree or CIPD qualifications

Job description

Job outline

Location : Bakewell, DE45 1GT

Salary : £38,220–£40,777 FTE (DDAT Grade 10)

Contract : FTC, covering maternity leave

Hours : Full-time 40 hours

Sector : Human Resources

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) is a Multi Academy Trust that oversees and supports 33 schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. DDAT is looking for an Interim HR Officer for an immediate start who wants to make a genuine impact across a growing Multi Academy Trust. This is a hands‑on, trusted role where your advice, judgement and consistency will directly support schools, leaders and the wider Trust. You will be employed on a fixed‑term contract to cover maternity leave, working full‑time (40 hours). Part‑time would also be considered for an experienced candidate. The role is based at our Head Office in the beautiful Peak District countryside in Bakewell, with travel to our schools across Derby and Derbyshire, and the option to work from home up to two days per week.

DDAT will offer you:

• A trusted, hands‑on HR role where your advice and decisions directly support schools, leaders and the wider Trust
• Competitive DDAT Grade 10 salary with defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (employer contributions currently 22%)
• Hybrid working across our Bakewell Head Office, Trust schools and home
• Working within a supportive and collaborative HR team of 6, ongoing professional development
• Generous holiday entitlement 34 days holiday per annum, plus 8 bank
• Plus, practical benefits including free parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, eye care support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

What DDAT are seeking in an Interim HR Officer:

• Relevant degree level or hold or be working towards the CIPD qualifications.
• Previous experience delivering professional operational HR support within a complex organisation
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations and excellent UK employment law knowledge
• Ideally, knowledge of the Education Sector, Green and Burgundy book (NJC Terms and Conditions)
• Experience supporting and advising senior and middle leaders
• Ability to manage a high‑volume, varied workload effectively
• Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and environments
• Role model our values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Courage
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce, create and edit documents using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

What you will be doing as an Interim HR Officer as Derby Diocesan Academy Trust:

• Delivering a fully integrated service to schools and the central Trust team
• Advising and supporting leaders on employee relations, change and people management matters
• Working collaboratively with senior colleagues to support consistent HR practices
• Managing a varied caseload across multiple sites with competing priorities
• Contributing to the ongoing development and consolidation of Trust‑wide HR operations

Immediate start available. Hours per week: Full‑time – 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Part‑time would be considered for an experienced candidate.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your work genuinely supports schools and leaders across Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), we’d love to hear from you.

Application information

To apply for this role as Interim HR Officer, please contact Sarah Loates on [e-mail]

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions. DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre‑employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).