People Coordinator (HR & Volunteering) – Maternity Cover
People Coordinator – Maternity Cover
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, generally 9.00am to 5.00pm
Salary: £25,902.14 to £28,583.75 (subject to skills and experience)
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover
Location: Head Office, Centrum, Norwich Research Park. Working from other Big C premises or public events may be required from time to time.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further develop or 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.
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 May, or sooner if available, to allow a handover period before the maternity leave begins.
About the role
This is a busy and rewarding position where no two days are quite the same. You’ll be a key point of contact for managers and employees, helping to ensure recruitment, payroll, training and employee processes are delivered efficiently and professionally.
The focus of this maternity cover is continuity — maintaining strong people practices, providing practical support and ensuring our established processes continue to run 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 12 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
- 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: 22 March 2026 however please note that this vacancy may close earlier once sufficient applications received. Interviews will take place as soon as possible.