- Category
- HR & Recruitment
- Education
- No formal requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Make a Difference Across Our Schools
INOVA Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a talented and proactive Cluster People Officer to join our growing People Team. Supporting a cluster of primary and secondary academies across Sheffield, this is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who is passionate about people, education, and making a positive impact.
Our Trust comprises nine schools serving diverse communities across Sheffield. Guided by our values of Innovation, Collaboration and Excellence, we are committed to creating outstanding environments where both pupils and colleagues can thrive.
About the Role
As Cluster People Officer, you will be the trusted first point of contact for school leaders and managers, providing practical, solutions-focused support across a wide range of people matters. You will work closely with Headteachers and leadership teams to ensure our colleagues receive a high-quality HR service that is professional, consistent and people-centred.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing day-to-day advice on employee relations matters, attendance management, probation, capability and flexible working.
- Supporting managers with absence management and staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Coordinating recruitment campaigns, onboarding and safer recruitment processes.
- Preparing HR documentation and supporting formal meetings where required.
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and Trust policies.
- Building productive relationships across schools and central support services.
About You
We are looking for an organised, professional and approachable HR practitioner who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent customer service. You will have experience of supporting managers with people matters and be confident handling a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
You will be:
- A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Well organised, with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused.
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development.
- Motivated by making a positive difference to colleagues and schools.
Why Join INOVA?
At INOVA, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
- The opportunity to work across a diverse family of primary and secondary schools.
- A supportive and collaborative Trust culture.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- The chance to contribute to meaningful Trust-wide initiatives.
- A role where no two days are the same and your work has a direct impact on staff and pupils.
Safeguarding
INOVA Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Join us and help shape a positive employee experience across our schools, enabling every colleague and every pupil to thrive.
NJC Grade 5 SCP 15-20 | £30,024 - £32,597 Full-Time | 52 Weeks Per Year
