People and Culture Officer (HR Assistant)
Department: Human Resources and Operations
Reports to: HR Manager
Location: Tower Bridge Business Centre, London
Full Time: Permanent
Salary: TBC
LAAT is a fast growing higher education institution in central London, registered with the Office for Students and delivering Business degrees in partnership with Plymouth Marjon University. This is a new role sitting where HR administration meets governance and record keeping.
Governance and compliance
- Officer to the People and Culture Committee: agendas, papers, minutes, action tracker and the Chair’s report to the Board
- Governance and policy record: version control, review dates, approvals and decision logs
- Evidence base for the Office for Students conditions of registration
- Workforce and equality data reports for the HR Manager, PAC and senior leadership
Records and HR systems
- Employee records covering right to work, DBS, references, qualifications and contracts
- HR trackers for leave, absence, training and the staff establishment list
- GDPR compliant filing, retention and secure handling of personal data
Recruitment and onboarding
- Adverts, applications, interview scheduling and candidate communications
- Pre employment checks, offers, contracts and new starter documentation
- Inductions, probation reviews and the Performance and Development Review cycle
HR operations
- Formal HR correspondence, contract variations and the template suite
- Annual leave, sickness and absence monitoring, flagging patterns and unapproved leave
- Mandatory training and CPD tracking: safeguarding, Prevent, GDPR, equality, health and safety
- Monthly payroll data preparation and liaison with Finance and the payroll provider
- First point of contact for routine staff HR queries
- Leaver process: resignations, exit interviews, final pay and equipment return
Employee relations and culture
- Confidential note taking, case files and correspondence for ER casework
- Staff wellbeing, engagement, events and recognition activity
Requirements
What we are looking for
- HR administration, business support or governance support experience
- Excellent written English, able to produce formal minutes, letters and papers
- Meticulous record keeping and strong attention to detail
- Confident with Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
- Absolute discretion with confidential information, and the drive to chase actions with senior colleagues
- Experience within Higher Education (MUST)
- Awareness of UK Higher Education regulatory frameworks (Ofs) (MUST)
- Experience working within a partnership provision environment.
Why join us
- A new role you can shape, with direct exposure to committee and Board level work
- Small, collaborative team where your contribution is visible
- Central London campus with strong transport links
How to apply
Send your CV and a short covering statement to askhr@laat.ac.uk by 06 Nov 2026. Interviews on a rolling basis. LAAT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits
- Nest Pension
- CPD Training
- Food and Beverage Discounts
HR Assistant (People and Culture Committee Officer) in London employer: London Academy for Applied Technology
The London Academy for Applied Technology is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises student success and staff collaboration. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment across our Tower Hill and Brentford locations, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering educational excellence.
Contact Details:
London Academy for Applied Technology Recruitment Team