HR Administrative Assistant

Chichester College Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Chichester College Group seeks a part-time HR Administrative Assistant to support the HR team through various administrative duties. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and maintain confidentiality while engaging with staff and the public. The position offers a competitive pro-rata salary and a range of excellent staff benefits as part of a vibrant college community.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28

Discount schemes

Family friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support roles is preferred.
• Proficiency in customer service, communication, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours within the specified workdays.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer-focused reception service for HR team.
• Handle administrative tasks related to recruitment and data management.
• Support the HR team with ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Relevant administrative qualification

Job description

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: CC9632

HR Administrative Assistant

Pro rata of GBP24,405 - GBP24,502 per annum (i.e. GBP14,840.88 - GBP14,899.86)

22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you looking for that ideal, part time administrative role and have an interest in HR?

As one of our HR Administrative Assistants, you will undertake a range of administrative duties to support the work of the Human Resources team and provide a welcoming reception service, working within our values to ensure the organisation meets its people objectives.

We are looking for someone who can work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week (Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:30am-5pm with a 1-hour unpaid rest break and Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid rest break).

Key aspects of the role include providing a customer focused and efficient reception service for the HR team, dealing with enquiries from staff and members of the public either in person, by telephone or email.

There is a recruitment focus to the role which includes processing applications, drafting correspondence, preparing paperwork, making arrangements for interviews and obtaining required data.

You will also need to maintain filing records and accurately log information on our databases. There is also a requirement to be flexible within this role in terms of supporting the wider HR team with ad hoc projects.

Maintaining profesionalism and confidentiality at all times is imperitive within the role and the HR team.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

Apply now to join a fantastic team!

Closing date: 14 July 2025

Interview date: 31 July 2025

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks and a self-declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.