Human Resources Administrator in Plymouth

Salary: Band 3 - starting salary £13,047 (FTE £26,093) with annual, incremental progression up to £14,016 (FTE £28,031)

Hours: 18.5 hours / 2.5 days per week (pattern to be agreed on appointment)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: 23rd of August at 11:59pm

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint an HR Administrator to join its Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative team at the heart of the University. As a key member of that HR team, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, helping to deliver an efficient, responsive and customer-focused HR service. You'll play an important role in supporting colleagues, candidates and managers, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and that records, systems and communications are accurate and up to date.

Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will help coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain HR systems and records, respond to a wide range of enquiries and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and resources. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, takes pride in delivering excellent service and has a keen eye for detail.

About You:

• Have experience working in a busy administrative environment, ideally within HR, education or another people-focused setting.
• Enjoy providing excellent customer service and be confident communicating professionally with colleagues, candidates and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Have strong IT skills and be confident using a range of systems, with the ability to quickly learn new software and processes.
• Be approachable, collaborative and discreet, with a strong commitment to confidentiality, continuous improvement and delivering a high-quality service.

About The Role:

• Be the first point of contact for HR enquiries, providing responsive administrative support and directing queries to colleagues where appropriate.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activity by coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and helping to ensure candidates have a positive experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, supporting the smooth flow of information between HR and departments including Payroll, IT and Estates.
• Organise meetings, prepare documentation and provide administrative support across a range of HR activities and projects.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of HR procedures, guidance and online resources, helping the team deliver an efficient, professional service in support of the University's People Plan.

In return you’ll receive:

• Holiday: 12.5 (FTE 25) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days
• Pension: Enrolment onto a generous Local Government scheme subject to scheme eligibility with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid carer's leave
• Access to the UK’s Leading Employee Assistance Programme including in person or virtual counselling - enhanced to 10+ sessions
• Life & Leadership Coaching
• Legal Advice
• Financial Coaching
• Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation
• Flexible Working Discounts: Additional benefits such as Cycle to work scheme, Discounted bus tickets, Education sector retail offers, Local gym discounts, Staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street

Interviews are expected to take place on the 10th of September, 2026. The successful candidate will be willing to contribute to our ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.

Safeguarding and Compliance: Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

Inclusivity: We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Redeployees: In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.