At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR Advisers, manage case work, and assist with HR projects.
- Company: Join Bolton Council's dynamic HR Team and make a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, exclusive discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Kickstart your HR career in a supportive and vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 3 or equivalent and experience in HR.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Role specifics: CIPD Level 3 or equivalent
Interview date: 17th of September 2026
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Role
We are looking for two proactive and people-focused HR Assistants to join our dynamic HR Team at Bolton Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is currently working in HR, qualified to CIPD Level 3 and looking for the next step to further their HR Career. These newly created roles involve being an integral part of the Children’s Services and School HR team providing support to the HR Advisers in managing case work and taking minutes, supporting managers with HR policy application, assisting HR project work and providing guidance and advice on HR and employment law related queries.
About You
In addition to having experience in working in a HR environment you will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work innovatively, flexibly and under your own initiative. The possession of excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hard-working team are essential.
Shortlisting: 8th September 2026
Interview: 17th September 2026
About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.
As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.
Our Values are really important to us. Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.
This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits.
For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk.
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Bolton Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for HR professionals looking to advance their careers. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we provide generous annual leave, flexible working options, and access to exclusive rewards such as gym memberships and salary sacrifice schemes. Join us in making a positive impact in the community while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a vibrant borough.
