HR Administrator Location: Cranleigh Salary : £29,707 - £32,602 pa including 33 days holiday inclusive of statutory holidays Vacancy Type: 52 weeks a year - 37.5 hours (full time) St Josephs are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join our Business and Admin team, to start in September 2026. Under the lead of our Director of HR, and alongside the Senior HR Administrator, also working closely with the Payroll and Absence Officers on salary uplifts and sickness and attendance monitoring. The HR Administrator will use not only their administrative skills but also draw on sound employment law knowledge, empathy with others and resilience to support the wellbeing of our 230 staff. This role is to support staff on site. It is a 52 week post and working through the school holiday periods is required. Full time hours of work, 8.30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday (with hour unpaid break each day). There may be slight flexibility on start and finish times for the right candidate, particularly during the holidays, however being on site as staff arrive and leave each day is crucial in this role. Responsibilities will include confidential data input and maintenance and as point of contact within the team, responding to staff queries (see Job Profile for full details). Candidates will need a positive and flexible attitude, be pro-active with all aspects of the role including meeting staff and daily confidential filing. HR and administrative experience, particularly within the education sector is preferred and preferably qualified to a minimum of CIPD level 3 or equivalent. As well as on site CPD, you will be expected to attend Adult mental health first aid training with the team and there will be future opportunity to progress to a senior HR administration level. We are a registered charitable trust comprising a special needs school, college, registered children's home and adult supported living houses. Our school and college students are age 5-19 with severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities. Every member of our staff plays a part in making a positive contribution to the lives of our students and tenants. Students may visit the office so compassion, patience and empathy for their needs is vital. If you are recruited, you will be required to complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of your induction before employment. Physical and mental resilience are qualities essential for all our employees. Why St Joseph's? We have a beautiful 23 acre site in Cranleigh, on the edge of the Surrey Hills, one mile from the town £1,000 Retention bonus - £250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year, £500 after 18 months at Trust Delicious and healthy free hot lunches are provided to all during term time Medicash cash health plan and life insurance Access ample free car parking Have consistent 1:1 line manager support and annual performance related pay progression Be provided with an Employee Assistance Programme (confidential, professional wellbeing and counselling 24/7 service for yourself and your family) Gain Mental Health and Wellbeing support through a team of on-site qualified Adult Mental Health First Aiders Complete on-site Team Teach training with our specialist Inclusion Team Access a full induction programme Your own transport is desirable due to the rural location of the Trust however, we are very close to the town centre and a 20 min walk from bus stops providing buses from Horsham and Guildford. By joining St Joseph's you become a key worker. Interviews will be held as applications are received for suitable candidates. Please note that at this time we do not sponsor recruits to relocate from abroad or convert a study or graduate visa to a work visa. St Joseph's Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for St Joseph's Specialist Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.
May 08, 2026
Full time
HR Administrator Location: Cranleigh Salary : £29,707 - £32,602 pa including 33 days holiday inclusive of statutory holidays Vacancy Type: 52 weeks a year - 37.5 hours (full time) St Josephs are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join our Business and Admin team, to start in September 2026. Under the lead of our Director of HR, and alongside the Senior HR Administrator, also working closely with the Payroll and Absence Officers on salary uplifts and sickness and attendance monitoring. The HR Administrator will use not only their administrative skills but also draw on sound employment law knowledge, empathy with others and resilience to support the wellbeing of our 230 staff. This role is to support staff on site. It is a 52 week post and working through the school holiday periods is required. Full time hours of work, 8.30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday (with hour unpaid break each day). There may be slight flexibility on start and finish times for the right candidate, particularly during the holidays, however being on site as staff arrive and leave each day is crucial in this role. Responsibilities will include confidential data input and maintenance and as point of contact within the team, responding to staff queries (see Job Profile for full details). Candidates will need a positive and flexible attitude, be pro-active with all aspects of the role including meeting staff and daily confidential filing. HR and administrative experience, particularly within the education sector is preferred and preferably qualified to a minimum of CIPD level 3 or equivalent. As well as on site CPD, you will be expected to attend Adult mental health first aid training with the team and there will be future opportunity to progress to a senior HR administration level. We are a registered charitable trust comprising a special needs school, college, registered children's home and adult supported living houses. Our school and college students are age 5-19 with severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities. Every member of our staff plays a part in making a positive contribution to the lives of our students and tenants. Students may visit the office so compassion, patience and empathy for their needs is vital. If you are recruited, you will be required to complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of your induction before employment. Physical and mental resilience are qualities essential for all our employees. Why St Joseph's? We have a beautiful 23 acre site in Cranleigh, on the edge of the Surrey Hills, one mile from the town £1,000 Retention bonus - £250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year, £500 after 18 months at Trust Delicious and healthy free hot lunches are provided to all during term time Medicash cash health plan and life insurance Access ample free car parking Have consistent 1:1 line manager support and annual performance related pay progression Be provided with an Employee Assistance Programme (confidential, professional wellbeing and counselling 24/7 service for yourself and your family) Gain Mental Health and Wellbeing support through a team of on-site qualified Adult Mental Health First Aiders Complete on-site Team Teach training with our specialist Inclusion Team Access a full induction programme Your own transport is desirable due to the rural location of the Trust however, we are very close to the town centre and a 20 min walk from bus stops providing buses from Horsham and Guildford. By joining St Joseph's you become a key worker. Interviews will be held as applications are received for suitable candidates. Please note that at this time we do not sponsor recruits to relocate from abroad or convert a study or graduate visa to a work visa. St Joseph's Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for St Joseph's Specialist Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.
Summary Internal Applicants only Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes?don't?have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after?an initial?period.? We're looking for someone with great people skills, who loves to inspire and delight by providing top-quality experiences for visitors, to join us as a Senior Visitor Experience Officer at Bodiam Castle, Bateman's, Smallhythe Place and Lamb House whilst the Senior Visitor Experience Officer is on maternity leave. Contract: Fixed term contract until31-Dec-2026. This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 31-Dec-2026. Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. This role supports the Visitor Experience Manager and Operations Manager in making sure everything runs smoothly in what is a complex and lively visitor business and involves some holiday and weekend working. Interview: Monday 18th May 2026 Start date: June 2026 (TBC) What it's like to work here The Bateman's, Bodiam Castle, Smallhythe and Lamb House property group consists four very different properties run by one passionate team. Bodiam Castle is an impressive 14th century moated castle and one of the most famous castles in Britain. The spiral staircases and original features make for an ever-inspiring atmosphere with a strong spring and summer business appealing to tourists, families and school groups from the UK and overseas. Ten miles away in Burwash nestles Bateman's, the former home of Rudyard Kipling. This 17th century house remains much the same as the world-famous writer left it. Bateman's has a real family feel, with a team who will give you a warm welcome. The garden and landscape at Bateman's provided the inspiration for Rudyard's mythical tales in Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies. Situated near Tenterden and surrounded by vineyards and fields, Smallhythe Place, the home of Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry, is full of charm and theatrical history. In heart of the picturesque ancient town of Rye is Lamb House, the smartly presented home of the writer Henry James. With such a variety of properties surrounded by beautiful Sussex landscapes and towns this is a great place to live and work. What you'll be doing As part of the Visitor Experience team, you'll be focused on achieving the highest standards of presentation and service, helping everything to run smoothly during projects, events, busy school holidays throughout the year. You'll work alongside colleagues in the Welcome team to make sure everyone who visits has everything they need to enjoy their day. You'll carry out duty management as needed, and will work weekends on a rota basis. Sometimes you may need to get stuck in and help wherever you're needed, to keep the whole place running smoothly. You will be managing and supervising others, including volunteers. You will be well organised and able to keep on top of budgets and event documentation. You will have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and problem solving skills. Lots of exciting projects to support across the property group including Summer of Play, October half term, Diwali and Christmas. Opportunity to gain experience of working on a National Lottery Heritage Funded Project by supporting the Visitor Experience Manager with the delivery of a community weekend in September 2026 as part of a significant audience led interpretation project at Bodiam Castle which aims to bring the history of the castle to life for visitors. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: experienced in devising and running activities to inspire and engage people skilled at communicating, and building good working relationships with people in your team and beyond aware of ways to interpret precious collections of art and objects to a wide variety of people well-organised, and able to work at pace and keep to time confident that you can deal with all kinds of people in all kinds of situations flexible, yet with a focus on always giving high standards of customer service used to working with and supervising volunteers The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Summary Internal Applicants only Our colleagues work for the National Trust in many locations and sometimes?don't?have easy access to internal vacancy listings. Using the internet ensures we can reach as many of our colleagues as possible. We appreciate that this can be frustrating for external talent. Do note that some roles are released externally after?an initial?period.? We're looking for someone with great people skills, who loves to inspire and delight by providing top-quality experiences for visitors, to join us as a Senior Visitor Experience Officer at Bodiam Castle, Bateman's, Smallhythe Place and Lamb House whilst the Senior Visitor Experience Officer is on maternity leave. Contract: Fixed term contract until31-Dec-2026. This is a fixed term contract due to end when the postholder returns to the role. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 31-Dec-2026. Hours/ working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. This role supports the Visitor Experience Manager and Operations Manager in making sure everything runs smoothly in what is a complex and lively visitor business and involves some holiday and weekend working. Interview: Monday 18th May 2026 Start date: June 2026 (TBC) What it's like to work here The Bateman's, Bodiam Castle, Smallhythe and Lamb House property group consists four very different properties run by one passionate team. Bodiam Castle is an impressive 14th century moated castle and one of the most famous castles in Britain. The spiral staircases and original features make for an ever-inspiring atmosphere with a strong spring and summer business appealing to tourists, families and school groups from the UK and overseas. Ten miles away in Burwash nestles Bateman's, the former home of Rudyard Kipling. This 17th century house remains much the same as the world-famous writer left it. Bateman's has a real family feel, with a team who will give you a warm welcome. The garden and landscape at Bateman's provided the inspiration for Rudyard's mythical tales in Puck of Pook's Hill and Rewards and Fairies. Situated near Tenterden and surrounded by vineyards and fields, Smallhythe Place, the home of Victorian actress Dame Ellen Terry, is full of charm and theatrical history. In heart of the picturesque ancient town of Rye is Lamb House, the smartly presented home of the writer Henry James. With such a variety of properties surrounded by beautiful Sussex landscapes and towns this is a great place to live and work. What you'll be doing As part of the Visitor Experience team, you'll be focused on achieving the highest standards of presentation and service, helping everything to run smoothly during projects, events, busy school holidays throughout the year. You'll work alongside colleagues in the Welcome team to make sure everyone who visits has everything they need to enjoy their day. You'll carry out duty management as needed, and will work weekends on a rota basis. Sometimes you may need to get stuck in and help wherever you're needed, to keep the whole place running smoothly. You will be managing and supervising others, including volunteers. You will be well organised and able to keep on top of budgets and event documentation. You will have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and problem solving skills. Lots of exciting projects to support across the property group including Summer of Play, October half term, Diwali and Christmas. Opportunity to gain experience of working on a National Lottery Heritage Funded Project by supporting the Visitor Experience Manager with the delivery of a community weekend in September 2026 as part of a significant audience led interpretation project at Bodiam Castle which aims to bring the history of the castle to life for visitors. You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you're: experienced in devising and running activities to inspire and engage people skilled at communicating, and building good working relationships with people in your team and beyond aware of ways to interpret precious collections of art and objects to a wide variety of people well-organised, and able to work at pace and keep to time confident that you can deal with all kinds of people in all kinds of situations flexible, yet with a focus on always giving high standards of customer service used to working with and supervising volunteers The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Attendance Officer - Oldham - ASAP Location: Oldham Start Date: September 2025 Pay: 105- 120/day Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm We're seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to monitor and improve student attendance and punctuality. You'll work closely with students, parents, school staff, and external agencies to address attendance issues and promote a positive school culture. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring & Data: Track daily attendance, analyse patterns, and maintain accurate records. Support & Intervention: Communicate with families, arrange support, conduct home visits, and help students reintegrate after absences. Collaboration: Work with social services, health professionals, and other agencies. Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and address child protection concerns. Requirements: Degree or equivalent experience Full driving licence (for home visits) Experience working with young people (references required) Recent Safeguarding, Prevent, Behaviour Management & FGM training (can be provided) Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply) Right to Work in the UK and two professional references Apply: Send your CV, including full history from secondary school onwards. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.
Oct 09, 2025
Contractor
Attendance Officer - Oldham - ASAP Location: Oldham Start Date: September 2025 Pay: 105- 120/day Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm We're seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to monitor and improve student attendance and punctuality. You'll work closely with students, parents, school staff, and external agencies to address attendance issues and promote a positive school culture. Key Responsibilities: Monitoring & Data: Track daily attendance, analyse patterns, and maintain accurate records. Support & Intervention: Communicate with families, arrange support, conduct home visits, and help students reintegrate after absences. Collaboration: Work with social services, health professionals, and other agencies. Safeguarding: Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and address child protection concerns. Requirements: Degree or equivalent experience Full driving licence (for home visits) Experience working with young people (references required) Recent Safeguarding, Prevent, Behaviour Management & FGM training (can be provided) Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply) Right to Work in the UK and two professional references Apply: Send your CV, including full history from secondary school onwards. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.
