People Coordinator

Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 FTE

Hours: 37 hours a week (part-time will be considered). Full year or term time working will also be considered

Closing date: 30 June 2026

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.

The Opportunity

Join our central People team and play a key role in supporting our academies with all aspects of HR.

We’re looking for two enthusiastic and motivated People Coordinators who are eager to develop their careers and get involved in a varied and rewarding role.

As part of our team, you’ll help ensure our people processes run smoothly while delivering a positive and supportive employee experience. Acting as a first point of contact, you’ll use your strong customer service skills to guide and support colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.

This is a truly varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be involved in everything from responding to employee queries and managing HR data and payroll support, to assisting with recruitment and onboarding new starters. 

Whatever your role in the Trust, your work will directly support our mission to deliver the best possible education.

About You

• Level 3 CIPD in People Practice (or equivalent) or working towards
• A completer finisher with experience administering or coordinating people processes
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• Confidence and experience with IT systems including One Drive, MS Teams, and HR/payroll systems
• Strong customer focus, and communication skills
• Expertise in end-to-end recruitment and onboarding or payroll and data is desirable
• Experience in education or local government would also be an advantage

Although this is a full-time role, we are happy to consider a job share or part-time hours.

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer:

• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.
• Highstreet discount schemes (Blue Light and Discount for Teachers).
• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Eastern Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with Children’s Barred List where applicable), satisfactory references and medical clearance.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to equity, representation and belonging. We value the diversity of our workforce and believe that different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthen our schools and enrich our communities.

We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented groups, and from candidates who are neurodiverse. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments so that everyone can perform at their best.

We also welcome applications for part-time, flexible and job-share working, where this can be accommodated within the role.