HR Administrator

Teaching Vacancies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP counselling and support services

On-site gym access

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing events and staff day

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Development opportunities

Job summary

Greenhead College is seeking an experienced administrator to join the HR team in a newly created role based on site in Huddersfield. You will provide day-to-day administrative support across a broad range of HR activities, helping the team run smoothly and efficiently.

We value highly organised individuals with excellent attention to detail who can manage a varied workload and remain approachable. No prior HR or education sector experience is required, but a passion for supporting staff is

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload.
• No prior HR or education sector experience required, but willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across HR activities.
• Join a friendly HR team with supportive culture and opportunities to broaden HR skills.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a brilliant administrator who loves keeping things organised, making sure nothing gets missed and helping a busy team run smoothly?

If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity to join Greenhead College in this newly created role.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, accurate, approachable and great at administration. You do not need previous experience of working in HR or in education – what matters most to us is that you have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload professionally and efficiently.

You will be joining a friendly and experienced HR team, providing day-to-day administrative support across a broad range of activities.

This is an ideal role for an experienced administrator who would like to broaden their skills and gain experience within HR, with plenty of support from colleagues around you.

What the college offers its staff

• Access to the Schools Advisory Service EAP, offering counselling, physiotherapy and other support services


• Free use of on site gym facilities (6.45 am to 8.15 am and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm)


• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme


• Health and wellbeing events throughout the year, including a dedicated staff wellbeing day


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Further details about the role

Our commitment to student and staff well-being is reflected in our achievements. In July 2024, we received the Further Education Mental Health Gold Award in recognition of the comprehensive support we provide. In March 2025, OFSTED once again graded the College as ‘Outstanding’ in all six key areas, and as making a strong contribution to skills needs, identifying no areas for improvement. Most recently in April 2025, we were honoured to be named Further Education College of the Year at the Educate North Awards. These accolades highlight the dedication and high standards demonstrated by our students and staff across all roles.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.