People and Culture Coordinator in Witney

Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa – Eynsham Baths – 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.

We are looking for a People & Culture Coordinator to join our team. The on-target earning potential for this role is £32,150 per annum based on a 40-hour contract – comprising a base salary of £29,150, plus a qualified estimate of £3,000 in gratuities and service charge.

Here’s a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:

• Provide efficient frontline HR support, acting as the first point of contact for colleague queries and delivering high-quality administrative assistance across the People & Culture function.
• Prepare HR documentation, coordinate colleague experience activities, and manage benefits communication.
• Lead the smooth running of onboarding and offboarding, including system setup, orientation logistics, compliance checks, leaver documentation, and accurate HRIS updates.
• Maintain our digital people systems – overseeing Ask Joy (our virtual HR chat bot), managing HRIS records, supporting reporting cycles, updating eLearning and appraisal platforms, and ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met, from DBS and safeguarding checks to Right to Work monitoring and safer-recruitment processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by streamlining processes and supporting wider P&C projects.

Across all areas, you’ll embody Estelle Manor’s values, maintain high standards of professionalism, collaborate effectively with all departments, and take a proactive, solutions-focused approach to supporting our colleagues and People & Culture team.

What you’ll have:

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks at pace.
• Proven experience in an administration role in a fast-paced organisation with a HR administrative background preferable.
• A proactive, people-first mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Confidence handling confidential information with professionalism.
• Experience in HR administration or a transferable administrative background.
• Comfort using HRIS systems, workflows and digital communication tools.
• A collaborative approach with a desire to contribute to an outstanding colleague experience.

What’s in it for you?

At Estelle, we prioritise your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.

We have a range of perks and benefits:

• Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
• Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
• Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks, and locally sourced coffee.
• Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
• Pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our people strategy and culture.
• A collaborative and supportive P&C team.
• Professional development opportunities – including training support and CIPD pathways.

About gratuities & service charge: Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rated basis regardless of role. In 2026, full-time employees can expect to receive approximately £3,000 in addition to base salary.