HR Compliance Assistant
Location: Brighton
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term/Full Time
Salary: £24,785 per annum and is in line with the National Living Wage
Brighton College is seeking to appoint an HR Compliance Assistant on a full-time basis. This is a fixed-term role for one year, in the first instance.
Main Purpose of the Role: The postholder will provide administrative support to the HR Compliance Administrator for all HR safeguarding (including pre-appointment compliance) in relation to Brighton College, Brighton College Prep School and Brighton College International Schools (UK based). This is a fixed-term role for one year, in the first instance.
General Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the HR Compliance Administrator with the following:
Administration and registration of inhouse safeguarding training, including booking venues and arranging technical support for the presenters;
Request, collate and record all pre-appointment checks and documented evidence;
Maintain and update databases, records, and filing systems accurately and efficiently;
Conduct ID checks and process DBS applications;
Administration of supervised risk assessments, when appropriate, once approved by the Designated Safeguarding Lead;
Conduct and maintain accurate compliance checks and safeguarding training records for: volunteers, governors, external service providers, staff family members in the boarding community and host family members;
Conduct DBS renewals every three years for Combined Cadet Force personnel;
Conduct additional compliance administration, if applicable, for internal staff moves;
Set up and monitoring of NSPCC Safer Recruitment in Education online courses;
Assist with the organising and recording of annual driver medical assessments;
Assist with the organising and recording of annual Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome medical assessments;
Distribute and record all annual policy declarations for staff,volunteers, staff family members and external service providers;
Archive, annually, former employee files.
Any other reasonable management request.
Person Specifications
The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:
A keen eye for detail;
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure;
Excellent communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal; with the confidence and ability to converse clearly with colleagues and stakeholders;
The ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion;
The ability to multitask, input data accurately and work in a fast-paced environment;
The ability to work effectively in a team environment;
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Teams and Outlook (having the ability to maintain multiple inboxes).
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday inclusive, working 8.00am to 4.30pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week). This is a fixed-term role for one year, in the first instance.
Remuneration
The salary for this position is £24,785 per annum and is in line with the National Living Wage.
Holidays
23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.
Benefits
Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
Complimentary lunch is provided.
Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
Employee benefit and discount platform.
Wellbeing
Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
Generous sickness policy.
Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
Comprehensive wellbeing package.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application