People Coordinator (0.6 FTE)

Salary: £32,099 - £33,788 FTE (+ London weighting where applicable). Contract: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent. Location: Barbican, London (hybrid working: minimum 2 days in the office).

We’re delighted to be partnering with our client, the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK, as they look to appoint a People Coordinator to join their People & Culture team. The organisation's mission is to find and support social entrepreneurs tackling today’s most pressing challenges. Through funding, expertise and networks, they help individuals turn bold ideas into lasting social impact. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that places people, inclusion and community at the heart of everything they do, and to play a key role in shaping an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle: Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, including coordinating documentation, inductions and exit processes. Liaising with managers, payroll and other teams to ensure a seamless employee experience. Maintaining accurate HR records, reports and systems.
• Recruitment & Coordination: Providing end‑to‑end administrative support across recruitment processes. Coordinating interviews and supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Systems, Data & Processes: Managing HR systems, internal platforms and data, supporting continuous improvement and integration of new tools where appropriate. Recording and tracking learning and development activity across the organisation.
• People & Culture Support: Providing administrative support to the Director of People & Culture and wider team. Supporting staff engagement initiatives, events and organisational activities. Contributing to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Operational & Workplace Support: Coordinating equipment, home‑working requirements and Health & Safety processes. Working with colleagues and suppliers to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
• Strong administrative experience, ideally within HR or People & Culture
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working with systems, data and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A genuine passion for creating a positive and inclusive employee experience
• Experience within the charity or social impact sector would be advantageous, but not essential.

Why Join?

At the organisation, you’ll be part of an institution that is ambitious about social change, inclusive in its approach and accountable in its actions. They are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full selves to work, and where different experiences and perspectives are truly valued. If you’re excited by the opportunity to support a mission‑driven organisation and play a key role in delivering an outstanding people experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format. Please note that a cover letter will be required for applications. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout the application process.