HR Coordinator

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Closing Date:

26 July 2026

Closing Date:

26 July 2026

• Annually:£24,479 - £25,064 per annum plus £200 hybrid home working allowance
• Region:North East, Yorkshire & The Humber
• Location:Leeds - St. John's Offices
• Department:People Operations
• Vacancy Type:Fixed Term
• Working hours per week:35
• Duration of Fixed Term:12 months
• Closing Date:26 July 2026

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it's the reason our People team push themselves to equip and support our staff and volunteers to play the biggest part they can. Join us as a HR Coordinator and help our people do work that means everything.

What is the purpose of the HR Coordinator role?

• To provide an effective and efficient administrative and processing support service to the People Operations Team.
• To support the team in developing, managing and reviewing administrative processes and services.
• The People Operations Team is primarily responsible for HR workflow and is the first point of contact for written and telephone enquiries. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate HR records.

By joining our team, you will not just get a great job, you will have an opportunity to work for an influential organisation at the forefront of child protection research, policy and training.

What are the core responsibilities of the HR Coordinator role?

• Answering the phones
• Progressing safeguarding checks
• Production of letters and other documents
• Inputting payroll details
• Routine financial processing
• Recruitment
• Maintaining spreadsheets and updating HR databases
• The opportunity to get involved with HR projects

What do I need to be able to demonstrate to carry out the role of HR Coordinator?

• You will need to demonstrate that you are passionate and motivated with a commitment to the NSPCC and its fight for every childhood.
• You will have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• You will be able to demonstrate an experience of working in a customer focused environment
• You will need to have an ability to work to a high level of accuracy to meet demanding deadlines and a positive approach to change.

Why should I apply for the HR Coordinator role?

At the NSPCC we are supportive of your development and whilst working within the HR Coordinator role you will work closely alongside our HR Officer team, as well as the wider People Directorate so would be an ideal role for anyone looking to start a career in HR. We have a number of exciting projects coming up this year which you will have the opportunity to be involved in and help shape the future of the NSPCC.

As an employer, we pride ourselves on having a friendly and supportive working environment. This role is hybrid based, working one day per week from our centrally located Leeds office. You'll also receive an enhanced pension package, 29 days annual leave and the option for season ticket or cycle loans.

Join us and you'll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You'll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you. And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

Do you still have questions about the role?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lauren Dunwell-Knowles on lauren.dunwell-knowles@nspcc.org.uk.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.

In keeping with our values and our policies, if any individuals who are regrettably at risk of redundancy apply for a role and meet the minimum essential criteria they will be given priority consideration. We hope that you understand our position on this and that this will not discourage from applying. We cannot predict who, internally, will apply for a role, or whether they will meet the minimum essential criteria. Where no at-risk candidates meet the minimum essential criteria, all applications will be considered as normal.

Supporting Documents

• Policy on storage handling use retention and disposal of DBS PVG and Access NI disclosures (227.92 KB)
• Our Benefits (5.84 MB)
• Recruitment of ex-offenders policy (268.33 KB)
• Safeguarding Statement (455 kB)
• Inclusive Recruitment Practices (943 kB)
• EDI Action Plan (677 kB)
• Becoming Trauma-Informed (3 MB)

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

At the NSPCC we are on a journey to becoming a trauma-informed organisation for the children, young people and families that we work with, as well as our staff and volunteers. To be trauma-informed is one of the guiding principles that shape and guide our 2021-2031 Strategy. This means understanding the nature of adversity, trauma, and resilience so that we can work towards reducing and preventing further harm and promoting recovery and healing. Coming to work at the NSPCC will provide the opportunity for you to join us in our commitment to becoming a trauma-informed organisation.

NSPCC is that the NSPCC highly embraces,

encourages and promotes diversity and

inclusiveness of staff.

Siobhan Walters / Children's Services