Ref: 000043 | People Assistant – Recruitment | Home-based, Nationwide, UK.
However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings
Salary circa £26,800 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live) | 35 hours per week worked over 5 days a week, Monday to Friday | 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised and proactive People Assistant to join our fast-paced, friendly People Team. Focusing mainly on the recruitment side of practice, you will act as the first point of contact for all recruitment related queries while supporting managers through the recruitment and onboarding process. This is an exciting time to join our team as you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of a brand new Applicant Tracking System.
You’ll also to support the wider People team, as and when needed, with general HR related queries, including absence and volunteering.
Key Responsibilities
As a vital member of our People team, you will play a central role in delivering a smooth and efficient recruitment experience for all involved. Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the first point of contact for all recruitment related queries while monitoring all recruitment inboxes.
- Acting as the primary support for all recruitment administration including requesting right to work checks, drafting offer letters and contracts and requesting references.
- Advertising job and volunteer adverts both internally and externally
- Liaising with recruitment agencies as and when needed.
- Supporting the implementation of our new applicant tracking system (ATS), helping to streamline and modernise our recruitment processes.
- Raising purchase orders and managing goods receipting processes.
- Maintaining accurate HR systems and databases, including updating recruitment trackers and personnel records.
- Working closely with the People Advisor to ensure a seamless, supportive, and efficient People function across the organisation.
About You
You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with:
- A CIPD level 3 qualification and/or proven experience in HR administration, with a focus on recruitment.
- Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a busy administrative environment
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you thrive in a people-focused environment and build positive relationships at all levels.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Confident IT skills, including use of Office 365, HR systems and databases, and cloud based systems.
Due to the nature of this role and recruitment process deadlines, we require someone to work 35 hours a week over 5 days Monday to Friday.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Please click here to view the role profile.
Please click here to apply. Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.
Closing Date: 30 August 2026 | First round interview: 7 September 2026 | Second Round interview: 10 or 11 September 2026
Please note all roles close at midnight.
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.