Trainee HR Advisor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Trainee HR Advisor
Location: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education HQ, Barmston Court, Turbine Business Park, Nissan Way, Washington, SR5 3NY
Salary: Grade F (£25,409 - £27,852 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Full time, Full Year, Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee HR Advisor to join the Human Resources team at Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust as soon as possible. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has great attention to detail, is organised, passionate and has an interest in working with people.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is a family of 5 secondary schools and 43 primary schools (with another due to join in the Summer of 2023) from across Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and Northumberland, in the west of the Diocese. This is an exciting time to join our supportive and growing team.
As Trainee HR Advisor you work closely with both the HR Advisory team as well as the HR Operations team and will support in providing high quality HR advice and support to the schools within our Trust.
Ideally with previous experience of working in an HR administrative or support role, you will have enthusiasm for HR and a strong customer service ethos. This role involves a high level of interaction with a variety of people across the Trust therefore the ability to engage and maintain positive working relationships is vital along with strong interpersonal skills.
As a trainee HR advisor you will be given the opportunity to experience both advisory and operational elements of HR. We will support you in achieving a Level 5 HR qualification which will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to enable you to progress in the next step of your HR career.
How to Apply:
To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: Sunday 26th February 2023
Interviews held on: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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 Trainee HR Advisor roles across Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust'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 £25,409 - £27,852 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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