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HR/PAYROLL and DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Pay range LGPS 28 to 32 pro-rated to Term Time plus one week

FTE £39,152 to £42,839 (Actual Salary £34,394 to £37633)

Required for 22nd February 2026

Legra Academy Trust provides high quality, high impact, early years, primary and secondary education in Essex. Working together, we make a huge impact on the lives and education of both our young people and staff. We are committed to providing professional development for both our staff and governors, in order to achieve sustainable improvement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR, Payroll and Data Protection Officer to be part of Legra Academy Trust - Belfairs Academy and Darlinghurst Academy.

In this role you will implement all aspects of the recruitment process and maintain all records in line with safeguarding and Ofsted requirements. Payroll administration through a third party provider and Data Protection.

HR

Manage day-to-day HR administration, including contracts, onboarding, and employee records

Advise managers and staff on HR policies, procedures, and employment matters

Support recruitment processes and staff lifecycle activities

Assist with absence management, performance management, and disciplinary processes

Payroll

Prepare and process payroll accurately and on time

Liaise with external payroll provider on iTrent System

Respond to payroll-related queries from employees

Data Protection

Act as the organisation's lead for data protection and GDPR compliance

Handle data subject access requests and data breaches

About You

Experience in a similar educational setting

Strong knowledge of Safer Recruitment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidentiality

Qualified to CIPD Level 3

Belfairs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references together with a social media check. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Closing Date for Applications: 7th January 2026

Interviews: 12th January 2026

Information about the School

Belfairs is a vibrant Academy with 1400 students on roll from 11-18 yrs. We were graded a good school by Ofsted in 2013. We are a a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed academy in south east England with high quality and well-resourced facilities. Our staff enjoy excellent opportunities for career development and a childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.