Key Role Information

Salary
£38,221.00 - 41,772.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
05/02/2026 12:00
Interview
13 February 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
NJC Payscale | NJC27 - NJC31
Department
Trust HR
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
Yes

Your Role

Location: Hybrid working - 2 days in the office based at 1 Angel Square, Manchester, M60 0AG


Salary: £38,220 – £41,771 per annum, NJC scale column points 27 to 31


Hours per week: 37 hours


About the role

Do you want to be part of an expert team collaborating to embed exceptional HR practice?


The HR function at Co-op Academies Trust is evolving; and we are committed to providing an HR service that puts our colleagues at its centre. As part of the newly formed operational team, you will  deliver a high-quality and professional HR advisory and transactional service, focusing on the employee and line manager experience.


Benefits

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Co-op staff discount - 30% off most Co-op branded products

Impressive modern office environment in a city centre location with excellent transport links


Closing date

Thursday 5th February 2026 at midday.

 

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 


Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with appropriate children and/or adults barred list check if necessary. A person who is included in the children or adults barred list commits an offence if they engage in regulated activity from which they are barred.


We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion.Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.


This is a fixed term role until 31st July 2026.

About Us

Co-op Central Team

Sam Breckell

sam.breckell@coopacademies.co.uk

1 Angel Square
Manchester
Lancashire
M60 0AG

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.