Recruitment and Onboarding Officer

Job Title: Recruitment and Onboarding Officer

Location: Birmingham City Centre - hybrid working (2 days based in office - 3 days working from home)

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!  

Are you looking for your next step in your Recruitment career in a trust that is going places? An exciting opportunity to join a high performing team in HR specialising in Recruitment and Onboarding within the E-ACT Trust. This detailed and varied role working with a team of Recruitment and Onboarding Officers supporting the Recruitment and Onboarding Business Partner and various key stakeholders across E-ACT.

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success driven by

purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

Key responsibilities:

Responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective Recruitment and Onboarding process for new employees within the organisation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that new hires are attracted and recruited in line with the trusts safer recruitment policy and KCSIE, also ensuring they have a positive experience as they transition into their roles and integrate into the company culture.

Reporting to the Recruitment and Onboarding Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

• Advertising for roles across the trust, which includes liaising with the hiring managers to create and place adverts, prepare shortlisting, managing interview process and issuing offers of employment. 
• Using the Applicant Tracking system to effectively advertise and onboard your applicants
• Carry out all aspects of the Recruitment and Onboarding cycle in line with safer recruitment for the trust.
• Coordinate the collection and processing of all necessary employee documentation, including employment contracts, offer documentation, Right to Work, DBS and Overseas background checks, references, certifications, and other required paperwork. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Create Single Central Register for the new hires in line with the SCR and Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Understanding immigration policies, regulations, and requirements, as well as assessing candidates' eligibility and suitability for immigration

For further details of the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Pay range: SCP 21-25 £33,143 to £36,363 - all year round

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4-9 or equivalent
• CIPD or relevant work experience essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous eye for detail, tenacious and acting with integrity 
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and ideally knowledge of the UKVI Immigration Skilled worker system 
• Works collaboratively within the team and with key internal stakeholders

What are we about? 

Strategic Vision: We firmly believe that coming from a disadvantaged background should not determine your future, and our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ (OMOD) strategy is about creating the conditions where children, young people and staff can thrive.   

Outstanding Leadership: Leadership is the key to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our team and the communities we engage with. We lead by example, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

Inclusive Excellence: We are developing a people-first culture, celebrating the diversity of our team and the broader community. Co-construct the essence of an extraordinary workplace that values and leverages the unique contributions of each team member. 

System Leadership: Our ambition is to transform the lives of individuals and communities across the trust. We are though leaders on topics important to our communities and offer sector wide support to drive change. 

National Collaboration: Our exceptional team members share, and problem solve together across all functions. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.   

About E-ACT:  

Join a trust that is going places!

Having recently won TES Team of the Year 2024, MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT. It s down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for our children and young people.  

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs and 3.500 employees. Our staff satisfaction is above the national benchmark, we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. 

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits:  

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.  

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): - Wisdom Wellbeing App-Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.  

Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.   

Generous Pension: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 31 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays. 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.   

If you are interested in this role please contact Alex Carpenter: alex.carpenter@e-act.org.uk | 07523 939 289

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.  

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.