People and Culture Officer
People and Culture Officer
- Location:Pontefract
- Earnings:£26700.00 to £29339.00
People and Culture Officer
Salary: £26,700 – £29,339 (FTE)
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend cover may be required)
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BG
Join our passionate and friendly team at The Prince of Wales Hospice as People and Culture Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping a positive and supportive workplace culture.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive, organised and people-focused individual to support our People and Culture team in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation. This varied and rewarding role includes:
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
- Coordinating HR administration and employee records
- Assisting with employee relations meetings and training coordination
- Managing and maintaining accurate HR systems and data
- Acting as the first point of contact for HR and recruitment enquiries
You’ll work closely with the People and Culture Manager and Director of People and Culture to support the smooth running of the team and help drive a culture that reflects our Hospice values.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within an HR environment, supporting a range of tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR information systems
- CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Above all, you'll be committed to delivering an exceptional service that supports our staff and contributes to our compassionate and inclusive culture.
Why Join Us?
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey:
- 100%of our employees said they feel they make a real difference
- 97%said they enjoy working here
We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be valued, empowered and encouraged to develop your skills.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours (at the Hospice only)
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where appropriate)
- Annual salary review
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Jade Dickinson, People and Culture Manager:
📧 jdickinson@pwh.org.uk
📞 01977 708868
Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2026
Potential Interview dates: 21st - 22nd May 2026
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the Right to Work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.