We are seeking an organised and proactive People and Culture Coordinator to help deliver an exceptional employee experience and support our people to thrive.
Salary: £27,000 - £28,500 pro rata per annum
Location: Gartnavel Campus, Glasgow (hybrid working)
Hours: 21 hours per week, flexible between Monday and Friday, 9am-5pm
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency, subject to organisational requirements
Closing Date: Friday 13 November 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.
About the Role
Join Beatson Cancer Charity's People and Culture team at a time of continued growth and development. You will support recruitment, interview coordination, onboarding, induction and offboarding, including exit surveys, while maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files and processing contracts and other employee lifecycle documentation. You will also coordinate payroll administration, mandatory training and learning activities, produce HR reports, support compliance with GDPR and organisational procedures, and provide first-line support for routine People and Culture enquiries, including payroll queries.
Key responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day People and Culture support, manage the shared inbox and respond to routine queries, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding, including job adverts, interviews, offers, contracts, pre-employment checks and inductions.
- Administer employee changes and offboarding, preparing correspondence, updating confidential HR records and coordinating leaver arrangements and exit feedback.
- Collect, check and submit monthly payroll information accurately and on time, liaising with Finance on routine queries and reconciling records.
- Coordinate mandatory training and development activities, maintain training records and follow up on outstanding requirements.
- Produce regular HR and training reports, coordinate annual driving licence checks and maintain employee data in line with data protection requirements.
- Support employee engagement activities, People and Culture projects and general administration, while building positive working relationships across the charity.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
- Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
- Supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.
About You
As a people-focused People and Culture Coordinator you will meet the following criteria:
- CIPD Level 3 qualification, or working towards it.
- Experience in HR administration or HR coordination.
- Experience using HR systems and supporting employee lifecycle processes.
- Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
About the Organisation
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities.
We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Please note our organisation does not hold a sponsor licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
People and Culture Coordinator - 495246 in Glasgow employer: Beatson Cancer Charity
Beatson Cancer Charity is an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing meaningful and impactful support to cancer patients and their families in the West of Scotland. With a strong emphasis on person-centred care, our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and development, while our commitment to continuous service improvement ensures that employees are empowered to make a real difference in the community. Join us to be part of a compassionate team that values innovation, teamwork, and the well-being of both staff and those we serve.
