Location
London, W12 7TF with hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Based in Ed City - London or Lift New Rickstones in Essex.

Hours
30 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (29.6 hours is also an option) with a flexible working pattern. Hours can be spread across 4 or 5 days depending on personal preference. Alternative options available for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Salary
£28,624 - £29,572 plus wellbeing cash plan, pension scheme (LGPS), and additional Lift Schools benefits.

Contract
Fixed term until August 2026.

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Coordinator (ITT Onboarding) to join our Central Team. This pivotal role ensures Lift Schools meets all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to safer recruitment, employment compliance, and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) processes. You will lead pre-employment checks, safeguarding compliance, and onboarding for ITT trainees, maintaining rigorous standards and robust systems to keep safeguarding at the heart of all we do. This role suits someone who thrives on precision, takes pride in compliance excellence, and understands the importance of accuracy to protect and support our schools and trainees.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the compliance process for employment checks across Lift Schools, ensuring full adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
- Oversee DBS, right to work, reference, and medical clearances for all staff and trainees.
- Ensure employment contracts, offer letters, and variation letters are accurate, compliant, and issued on time.
- Maintain robust and auditable compliance records, producing regular reports for senior leaders.
- Manage ITT compliance processes in line with regulatory requirements (e.g. Ark Teacher Training).
- Coordinate onboarding for all new ITT trainees, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and welcoming experience.
- Develop and deliver training to staff on compliance and onboarding procedures.
- Act as the first point of contact for ITT compliance queries, providing expert advice and guidance.

About Lift Schools
We are a diverse and inclusive network of 57 schools with a clear mission to provide excellent education to every child, every classroom, every day. We empower our team with strong leadership and support to do their best work. We offer career development, extensive training programs, generous benefits including pension and healthcare, and lifestyle perks such as discounted gym memberships and travel deals. We are committed to safeguarding and equality, promoting a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Experience
- Experience in a compliance, admin, HR, ITT, or safeguarding role is essential.
- Desirable experience includes knowledge of DBS and right to work checks, education or ITT compliance, and familiarity with Google Workspace.

About you
- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong sense of integrity and purpose.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and resilient approach.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and equality.
- Ability to take ownership of work, meet deadlines, and maintain compliance excellence.
- Suitable for both experienced professionals and those seeking entry-level HR or compliance roles.

Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 / C or equivalent) required.