Principal Personnel Officer - Part Time

: Job Details To start as soon as possible Part Time - We require office cover for Thursday and Friday. The other days can be flexible. Work pattern to fall over 3 or 4 days a week, Hours per week - a minimum of 22 up to a maximum of 29. 52 weeks a year PO2 - GBP35,655 - GBP38,376 pa pro rata Would you like to become a member of a thriving team and assist schools in raising standards for pupils in the Borough? If so, the Schools' Personnel Service (SPS) has an exciting opportunity to join our successful and friendly department. The service enjoys an excellent reputation, consistently receiving the highest ratings from our Schools Annual Surveys. We have secured a 100% buyback from our schools, largely because we provide a personnel advisory, staffing administration and relief recruitment service to Headteachers and Service Managers that we feel is second to none. The main duties of the post will be to provide advice and guidance to senior leaders within schools and services in relation to staffing matters, employment law and swift resolution of any staffing difficulties. You will have proven skills and the ability to work at a senior level in personnel, be an innovative and creative problem solver and have a sound understanding of employment law and procedures. Knowledge of local government pay and conditions of service and the local management of schools would be advantageous. Our customers are rightly demanding and expect a high level of service, so excellent customer service and the ability to converse with a wide range of stakeholders is essential to our work.