People Services Coordinator

Reference: NOV20263933

Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 22nd Nov 2026

Location: Leyland

Benefits: Buy or sell leave. Flexi working. Pension Scheme. Professional Development. Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits

• Salary: £32,743.00 to £33,895.00 per annum
• Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment (6 months)
• Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week
• Service area: People and Culture, Progress Housing Group
• Office basis: Hybrid
• Location: Leyland

At Progress Housing Group, your work supports communities and changes lives.

We make sure every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - where you work with purpose, your growth is supported, and you are proud to belong.

From inclusive recruitment practices to tailored support at work, we create an environment where everyone can succeed.

The role

• As our People Services Coordinator, you will play a key role in improving how job descriptions are reviewed, managed and maintained across Progress Housing Group.
• You will coordinate an important organisation-wide project, helping to create accurate, consistently formatted job descriptions and a clear, auditable central record.
• You will work closely with colleagues and managers across People and Culture, Talent Acquisition, Reward and our wider services to bring structure to the project, progress actions and keep agreed milestones on track.
• Alongside the project, you will provide practical coordination and administrative support to our People Advisory Team, particularly around long-term absence casework.
• You will prepare correspondence, maintain accurate records and trackers, coordinate meetings, monitor follow-up actions and help ensure sensitive case administration is completed confidentially and on time.
• This is an excellent opportunity to use your organisation, attention to detail and relationship-building skills to improve the quality, consistency and effectiveness of our People services.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working in an HR, People Services or similar operational coordination/administrative role.
• Experience of coordinating projects or improvement activity, managing actions, deadlines and accurate records.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and produce accurate, professional documentation.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers across an organisation.
• An understanding of job description development and job evaluation principles.
• An understanding of absence management administration processes.

Our offer to you

Competitive pay, flexible leave options and benefits that help you thrive - personally and professionally.

• Competitive salary with occupational sick pay
  
• Access to a great pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7.5%
• Salary sacrifice greencar lease scheme
  
• Offers, discounts and reloadable payment cards from entertainment, sports, retail and dining partners

Work-life balance

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 31 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days and a paid day off for your birthday.
  
• Agile working (role dependent) with hybrid and flexible working options
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
  
• Progression opportunities and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash
• Colleague Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging networks, wellbeing champions and People Forum

About Progress Housing Group

More than three decades on, our commitment to helping people find the right place to live remains at the heart of what we do.

People trust us to create a place for them to call home and to provide outstanding support services and opportunities to help them to live their best lives.

Whether it is an affordable home, supported housing, technology-enabled care solutions, or services supporting those in crisis, we make a meaningful difference to thousands of people, every day.

We are ambitious and we are looking for people who are motivated, dynamic, and committed to delivering the highest standards for our tenants and customers.

Our sector plays a crucial role in contributing to a fairer, and more equitable society. Working here offers a genuine opportunity to positively influence communities and people's lives.

Looking forward at Progress

Social purpose, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Inclusion matters here, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.

AI Statement

We support the ethical and transparent use of AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

However, authenticity is important to us, and we will prioritise applications that clearly reflect your experience, voice and originality

Next steps

: 11:59pm Sunday 22 November 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C 23 November 2026
Interview date: W/C 30 th November 2026
Interview type: In person at our Leyland office

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