HR & Recruitment Administrator (Permanent, Contract) in Hyde

At Project Better Energy, we’re on a mission to make renewable energy accessible to everyone. We take pride in specialising in all elements of green technology. Through working together, our goal is to achieve a carbon net-zero, eco-friendly future by providing high-quality products and services.

We’re looking for a Recruitment & HR Administrator to join our People Team, supporting high‑volume recruitment across the group, with a particular focus on Solar Sales roles. The role is primarily recruitment‑focused, involving coordinating applications, supporting interviews, and keeping systems and records up to date, alongside providing general administrative support to the HR team. This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role suited to someone who is organised, confident communicating with people, and comfortable juggling competing priorities. HR responsibilities will be administrative in nature, with training provided and the opportunity to gain broader HR exposure over time.

If you enjoy working at pace, supporting hiring activity, and building strong administrative foundations within a People team, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

Why Project Better Energy?

• Salary between £25,000 - £26,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for your wellbeing, including counselling and financial advice.
• MetLife GP24 – Medical support anytime, anywhere
• Exclusive Discount Platform (PowerPerks)– Save on retail, travel, entertainment, and more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Stay fit and reduce your carbon footprint while saving on a new bike.
• Learning Management System (LMS) – Access tools and training to support your career progression and personal development.
• Apprenticeship Programmes – Open to all employees looking to upskill or retrain, with tailored pathways to support your long-term development.
• Pension Salary Exchange – Investing in your future with a solid retirement plan helping you save efficiently for the future.
• Daintree Wealth Management (1-2-1 Financial Guidance) - Support with budgeting, saving, pensions, investments, and long-term planning
• Enhanced Maternity Leave – Supporting you and your family through life’s important moments.
• Free Eye Tests – Keeping your vision and health in focus.
• Private Health Care – Option to have access to comprehensive health coverage for peace of mind (at the employee's own expense)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across the recruitment process, ensuring candidates are progressed efficiently and accurately
• Coordinate applications received via multiple recruitment channels and keep records up to date in the ATS
• Support the posting and maintenance of job adverts across online platforms
• Book interviews and coordinate diaries for candidates and hiring managers
• Act as a first point of contact for candidate queries via email and phone
• Prepare interview confirmations, follow‑up communications and feedback
• Maintain accurate recruitment and compliance records
• Liaise with hiring managers to share updates on interview bookings and candidate progress
• Assist with maintaining candidate pools for future roles
• Support the Recruitment Lead and wider People Team with general recruitment and HR administration as required

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong administrative skills, ideally within a busy office environment
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately at pace
• Proactive, reliable, and willing to learn
• Experience coordinating diaries, meetings or interviews
• Comfortable using IT systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to adapt and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to recruitment, HR, or people‑focused administration
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders or teams
• Previous use of an ATS or similar database system

At Project Better Energy, we value diversity of thought, background and experience. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. All hiring decisions are made on merit and capability.