Location: Colchester – Open Road Head Office
Join our team and help make a difference!
Open Road is a charity supporting individuals, families and communities affected by addiction, offending behaviour and disadvantage.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and approachable HR and Training Administrator to join our Head Office team.
This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, keeping things organised and supporting a busy team.
You will play a key part in coordinating volunteer recruitment, supporting staff training and helping our HR service run smoothly.
What will you be doing?
Your responsibilities will include:
- Volunteer recruitment: Coordinating the recruitment and onboarding of volunteers, students and peer mentors, including applications, interviews, references and relevant checks.
- Training administration: Organising training bookings, maintaining records, monitoring completion and supporting staff and managers with training enquiries.
- HR support: Assisting with staff recruitment, onboarding, HR documentation and general administration.
- Head Office coordination: Managing the reception cover rota, supporting office arrangements and helping ensure a welcoming and professional environment.
- Team administration: Responding to enquiries, maintaining accurate records and supporting colleagues across the HR and wider Head Office team.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous administration or office experience.
- Is highly organised, accurate and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Has good communication skills and enjoys working with people.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and electronic systems.
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
- Can work independently while also being a supportive team member.
- Has a positive, flexible approach and is willing to learn.
Experience in HR, recruitment, volunteering or training administration would be an advantage, but is not essential. We are particularly interested in finding someone with the right organisational skills, attitude and willingness to develop.
At Open Road, the work you do behind the scenes makes a real difference to the people and communities we support.
You will be joining a supportive team where you can develop your skills, gain experience across different areas of administration and contribute to the work of a charity making a positive impact.
Interested?
If you are looking for a varied administrative role where you can use your skills, take responsibility and be part of a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Open Road is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
Appointment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that Open Road is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
We welcome applications from individuals who already have permission to work in the UK, including those with time-limited visas. However, applicants should be aware that Open Road cannot provide visa sponsorship if their current immigration permission expires.
HR & Training Administrator in Colchester employer: OPEN ROAD
Open Road is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture in Basildon. With generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, tailored training opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community.
