At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage employee records and support recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Company: Ark, a forward-thinking organisation prioritising work-life balance.
- Benefits: 4-day work week, hybrid working, generous leave, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a team that values your time and skills while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a customer-focused approach.
The predicted salary is between 13276 - 13276 £ per year.
Salary: £13,276 per annum pro rata of £26,552.07 per annum
Hours: Part Time, 16 hours per week (4-day working in effect from 1st April 2026)
Location: Hybrid 1 day at Edinburgh Office / 3 days at home
Contract: Permanent
A people role that values your time as much as your skills. At Ark, the corporate service roles are based on a 4-day working week with no loss of pay. This way of working is new for us, but a deliberate choice. We believe it supports better focus, healthier workloads and more sustainable performance for our people and the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining employee records and processing lifecycle changes (starters, leavers, contractual updates, absence and payroll-related changes)
- Supporting safer recruitment activity and onboarding checks, including Right to Work and Disclosure checks
- Keeping learning and qualification records up to date
- Preparing and checking people data, reports and dashboards
- Maintaining People documentation, templates and guidance
- Supporting improvements to systems, processes and ways of working, with a focus on accuracy, consistency and good governance
You’ll work closely with the Talent Experience in HR, Recruitment, and have:
- Confidence using systems, databases or learning platforms
- A customer-focused approach and clear communication style
- An understanding of confidentiality, data protection and compliance
- A practical, organised approach to managing competing priorities
Most importantly, you’ll care about doing things properly and be open to learning and improving how things work.
Why Work With Us?
- Alongside our 4-day working week, we also offer hybrid working and flexible start and finish times
- A generous annual leave allowance, with additional leave awarded as your service grows
- 4% contributory pension
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Employee discounts, access to Blue Light Card and Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual leave buy
People & OD Assistant employer: ARK Housing Association
At Ark, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of our team members. With a unique 4-day working week, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on employee growth, we create an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment to work-life balance, alongside generous benefits such as a contributory pension and wellbeing support, makes Ark a truly rewarding place to build your career in Edinburgh.
