Administration Assistant – HR, Facilities & Compliance

Groundwork NE & Cumbria; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental charity is seeking a Part-Time Administration Assistant to support HR, Facilities & Compliance. Responsibilities include ensuring systems are accurate and compliant while contributing to the smooth running of the organization. The ideal candidate should have proven administrative experience and a proactive approach. This role offers a friendly working culture committed to community improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a busy environment.
• Highly organised and detail-focused.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident using Microsoft Office.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.
• Positive, proactive, and flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations, volunteer administration, and facilities management.
• Ensure systems, records, and processes are accurate and compliant.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the organisation.

Skills

Administrative experience

Detail-oriented

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Discretion with confidential information

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Administration Assistant – HR, Facilities & Compliance

Salary: £24,000 – £25,500 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Part Time – 18-22 Hours per week

Location: Head Office, Newton Aycliffe

About Us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading environmental and regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. Each year Groundwork makes an incredible difference to communities across the North East and Cumbria. We work on hundreds of individual projects each year, supporting disadvantaged communities but what’s most important is how we change people’s lives. Our local programmes and services are tailored to the needs of partners and communities in each locality. When all that local activity is added together, it becomes a major force for regional change.

About The Role

Groundwork is looking for a highly organised and motivated Administrator to support our HR, Facilities & Compliance functions. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll contribute to the smooth running of our organisation and help us make a real difference in local communities. As our Administrator, you will provide day-to-day support across HR operations, volunteer administration, health & safety, and facilities management. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, ensuring our systems, records, and processes are accurate, compliant, and running efficiently.

About You

• Has proven administrative experience in a busy environment
• Is highly organised and detail-focused
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Is confident using Microsoft Office
• Handles confidential information with discretion
• Has a positive, proactive, and flexible approach

Experience in HR, health & safety, facilities, administration is an advantage but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Groundwork, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to improving lives and strengthening communities. You’ll enjoy a varied role in a positive and friendly working culture where we all support each other to achieve.

For more information on the role, or for an informal discussion please contact Lesley Gardener (Director of HR, Facilities & Compliance) on 07977 986951.

To Apply

All completed applications should be emailed to [e-mail]. Closing date: Midnight on Friday 28th November 2025. Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.