HR Administrator

Join the Nexus team as a HR Administrator

Position: HR Administrator

Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 FTE

Location: Nexus Head Office, Enterprise Works, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA

Contract type: 1x Full-time 37 hours, Permanent, 52 weeks. (Term time working will be considered)

Closing date: Monday 26^th January 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 3^rd February 2026

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

Join our HR team and play a key role at the heart of our Trust! We are looking for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to provide high-quality, responsive, and accurate HR support across our Central team.

In this role, you will support the full employee lifecycle, helping to create a positive experience for all staff. You will be a trusted point of contact for colleagues and schools, ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our Trust values.

You will also assist with the full recruitment process for centrally employed staff, including coordinating job advertisements, screening candidates, and supporting interview arrangements, all while maintaining compliance with employment and safeguarding requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, driven team and wants to make a real impact across a growing organisation.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

Completed applications to be sent to hr@nexusmat.org

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tom Atkinson tatkinson@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our website www.nexusmat.org .

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.