At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR services and enhance colleague experiences through various administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a dynamic People & Culture team focused on collaboration and respect.
- Benefits: Gain valuable HR experience, with potential apprenticeship opportunities and supportive growth.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in HR while making a real impact in a positive environment.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented, and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25185 - 25989 £ per year.
Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 Months
We are looking for a proactive and organised People & Culture Assistant to join our People & Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused HR service, ensuring that our colleagues have a positive and seamless experience throughout their journey with us. You’ll play a key role in supporting administration across talent operations, learning and development, and wider People & Culture activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative support across the People & Culture function
- Manage pre-employment checks including DBS, references, right to work and occupational health
- Issue contracts and ensure all employment documentation is accurate and up to date
- Maintain and update systems (e.g. Cascade) to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
- Act as a first point of contact for colleague queries, providing timely and professional responses
- Coordinate training activities, including booking courses, managing learning systems, and tracking completion
- Support learning and development administration, including maintaining training records and evaluating feedback
- Assist with organising events and activities across the People & Culture team
- Process purchase orders, invoices and supplier requests in line with financial processes
- Provide general administrative support, including arranging meetings, preparing documentation and managing records
About You
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy across all administrative processes
- A strong communicator, able to build effective working relationships
- Customer-focused, with a proactive and supportive approach
- Discreet and professional, with a clear understanding of confidentiality
- Comfortable using Microsoft 365 and HR systems
- Excellent communication skills across a variety of platforms
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Resilience and the ability to deal sensitively with a range of situations
- GCSEs/NVQ (or equivalent) or relevant experience
- Flexibility is required to support team activities and events when needed
Working With Us
- Treating each other with respect
- Working collaboratively as one team
- Delivering on our commitments
- Supporting wellbeing and balance
- Creating a positive and inclusive working environment
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to develop your career within People & Culture, gaining valuable experience across a wide range of HR activities. Whether you are experienced or looking to start your career through an apprenticeship, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow and make a real impact.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July 2026.
People and Culture Assistant employer: Community Housing
Join our dynamic People & Culture team as a People and Culture Assistant, where you'll be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment that values respect and collaboration. We offer excellent opportunities for career development, whether you're an experienced professional or starting your journey through an apprenticeship, ensuring you gain valuable experience across various HR activities while making a meaningful impact on our colleagues' experiences.
