People Coordinator (HR & Volunteering) – Maternity Cover

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further apply your HR expertise within a supportive, purpose-driven charity. As People Coordinator (Maternity Cover), you’ll play an important role in keeping our People services running smoothly, supporting colleagues and volunteers who make a real difference in our community.

We’re looking for someone who has a genuine passion for HR – someone who keeps up to date with employment law and best practice, and takes pride in delivering high-quality, compliant and people-focused processes. If you enjoy the detail, like to stay informed, and care about workplace culture, you’ll thrive in this role.

Working as part of a small and friendly People Team, you’ll work across a broad range of HR activities in a hands-on and varied role.

This role is due to start early-to mid-May, to allow a handover period before the maternity leave begins. It has recently been advertised and previous applicants do not need to reapply.

About the role

No two days are the same in this busy and rewarding position. You’ll be a key point of contact for managers and employees, ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in line with current legislation and best practice.

The focus of this maternity cover is continuity – maintaining strong people practices, providing practical support, and keeping established processes running smoothly. You’ll work closely with the People Manager and People Administrator, with full handover and support provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and onboarding
• Payroll administration
• Managers and employee guidance
• Employee relations case support and administration
• Induction and mandatory training coordination
• Volunteer administration
• Reporting
• HR record keeping

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About Big C

Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest cancer charities, having raised £50 million in 45 years. Each year, our supporters help us raise around £3 million to support people affected by cancer in our community.

We provide holistic care through Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Income comes from donations, local businesses, grants, legacies, and 11 charity shops across the region.

Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Big C was recently awarded Gold Accreditation in the Best Employers Eastern Region 2025 and offers a supportive environment that values wellbeing and work/life balance.

Why Big C?

We’re proud to be a Best Employer (Gold, Eastern Region 2025) and offer a supportive, inclusive working environment that values wellbeing, development, and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• 33 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Wellbeing support including Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development

If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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Big C are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young adults and children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

When applying, please complete the online application fully. Information to support your application can be in your attached covering letter or where indicated in the application.

If you have questions about this role, would prefer to apply another way, or require information in an accessible format, please email people@big-c.co.uk or call 01603 619900.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 April - however please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications received. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.