Details:
- Salary: £14,560 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Uppingham
- Date: 10 hours ago
Description:
Salary: £14,560 per annum
Location: Uppingham, Rutland
Contract type: permanent, with a fully founded Level 3 or 5 apprenticeship, depending on experience
Working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
About the role
Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school with around 800 pupils aged 11 to 18 and approximately 550 staff. This apprenticeship is a genuine opportunity to begin a career in People Operations, combining hands-on experience and mentoring with formal training towards a nationally recognised qualification. You'll provide structured, accurate support to the People function, with a particular focus on the School's HR Information System (HRIS – iTrent) and the smooth day-to-day running of People operations.
What you'll be doing
HRIS development, maintenance and optimisation
Support the build and configuration of the HRIS (iTrent), including modules such as employee records, absence, onboarding and training
Assist with system testing, data migration and validation during development phases
Maintain data quality through regular audits, reconciliations and error correction
Help create and maintain standardised workflows, including onboarding, contract changes and approvals
Contribute to monthly and ad hoc reporting, such as headcount and absence trends
Maintain clear process guidance and documentation for HRIS activities
Data integrity and compliance
Keep employee records accurate, complete and up to date
Maintain the Single Central Register in line with statutory safeguarding requirements
Ensure data is handled in line with GDPR and School policy
Audit digital and paper employee files to keep them inspection-ready
Support internal and external audits by preparing and validating data
People operations delivery
Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding (contracts, pre-employment checks, system setup), in-life changes (promotions, pay changes, contract amendments) and offboarding (leavers processing, exit documentation, system updates)
Carry out safer recruitment checks, including references and DBS
Support People Partners in managing key timelines such as probation reviews and appraisal cycles
Support payroll through accurate, timely submission of data changes
Manage and triage the People inbox, responding to or escalating queries appropriately
Process and workflow management
Carry out repeatable administrative processes with consistency and accuracy
Support documentation and improvement of standard operating procedures
Identify and propose solutions to inefficiencies
What you'll bring
Strong digital capability and confidence working with systems (e.g. Excel, databases, HR systems)
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with data entry and validation
Comfortable with repetitive, process-driven tasks requiring consistency
Highly organised, able to manage multiple workflows and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A methodical, structured and disciplined approach to work
A strong sense of accountability for data quality and outputs
Discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
It would also be great if you have:
An interest in HR systems, data or process improvement
Knowledge of databases and the ability to manipulate data
Previous experience in an administrative or data-focused role
An understanding of data protection principles
Experience in the school or education sector
What's on offer
30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Free Westfield Healthcare
Free membership of the dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
Free staff lunches in term-time
School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
Recognised Disability Confident and Mindful employer
Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
Additional information
This role involves regular contact with children and young people and is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. The post-holder must comply with the School's Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy.
Closing date: 31 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so early submissions are encouraged.
Uppingham School is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from anyone who feels they could fulfil the role.
You may have experience of the following: HR Administrator, HR Assistant, People Coordinator, HR Apprentice, HR Data Administrator, People Operations Administrator, HRIS Administrator, HR Support Administrator, People Services Assistant, Human Resources Apprentice
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