People Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bede's requires an organised and attentive individual to join our friendly team as a People Assistant at our Senior School in Upper Dicker, near Hailsham.
We are a vibrant, inclusive co-educational school covering age ranges from 3 months to 19 years.
Reporting to our HR Manager, we are looking for someone who can deliver a range of administrative duties within the People team, assisting the Director of People on a range of administrative tasks. During March - June you will focus on recruitment and compliance carrying out the compliance checks for all seasonal Summer School staff members.
The successful applicant will be able to utilise their time wisely in a methodical, orderer manner with a keen eye for detail, they will have experience of and enthusiasm for developing new systems and processes. Experience of working in a school/recruitment environment is desirable but not essential.
This is a full time role, working 40 hours per week. (8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday)
Salary: £25,000 per annum.
Bede’s offer a range of benefits including;
- Competitive rates of pay
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
- An industry leading annual leave allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays.
- A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities plus discount on nationwide gym memberships
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Onsite Doctor surgery & Physio
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Beneficiary Nominations (Death in Service)
- Free onsite parking at the Senior School,
- A free lunch provided each day & much more!
For further information about the role & to see the person specification, please find a link to the job description below.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 30th May 2023 at 8.00am.
To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for People Assistant roles across Bedes Senior School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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