HR Officer (Cover)
Arrangements: Monday to Friday, Full time, 37 hours per week, all year-round (open to discussions for alternative hours)
Location: Head Office base, but working across Walsall and Wolverhampton Schools
Full time annual salary: £32,677 (Scale Group 10)
Start date: As soon as possible
About the Role
As Matrix Academy Trust continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a dedicated HR Officer (Cover) to provide professional HR advice and support under the guidance of the HR Director. This role will also provide additional capacity and cover across our Walsall and Wolverhampton-based Academies.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who is proactive, highly organised, and committed to delivering an excellent HR service. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting staff, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures, and upholding our commitment to safeguarding and employee wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Oversee recruitment processes, including employment checks (references, DBS, right-to-work) and new starter documentation.
- Ensure appropriate reasonable adjustment records and risk assessments are in place for staff with disabilities or medical conditions.
- Maintain HR records and systems, including SIMS, payroll uploads, and employee filing systems.
- Work across multiple sites to provide HR cover and capacity as required.
- Deliver accurate, timely, and confidential HR administration to a high professional standard.
What We’re Looking For
- Having a minimum qualification of CIPD Level 3 (Level 5 desirable).
- Previous experience in a HR role, ideally within education or a multi-site organisation.
- Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment law, and safer recruitment practices.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites, with access to a vehicle and a full driving licence.
About Us
It is an exciting time to join an expanding and thriving Trust. Our central Head Office supports seven Academies across the West Midlands with over 800 staff employed and 7,000 pupils. We always say ‘if it’s not good enough for our own families it’s not good enough for our pupils’ and we really mean what we say. Every child deserves an exceptional education.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
To apply directly, please complete our application form found on our website https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/vacancies/.
If you have any queries about the role please contact Molly Thomason (HR Director) on [email protected]
Application Deadline: 8th September 2025
Please note that suitable candidates may be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,677.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Walsall, WS4 2LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
