HR Assistant

Bassetlaw District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the East Midlands is seeking a HR Assistant to serve as the first point of contact for their HR team. This part-time role (22.2 hours/week) involves delivering positive recruitment administration, ensuring clear communication to applicants and recruitment managers. Candidates should possess strong IT skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and clear written communication. A generous benefits package is offered, including holiday and healthcare provisions.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills are essential for this role.
• Interpersonal abilities to handle communication effectively.
• Clear written communication skills for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a responsive and positive recruitment administration service.
• Provide clear information and support to applicants and recruitment managers.
• Ensure smooth processes for staff members and job applicants.

Skills

Administration experience

Strong IT skills

Excellent interpersonal abilities

Clear written communication

Job description

HR Assistant

Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Salary: (Grade 2) £15,349 to £16,094 p.a. (FTE: £25,583 to £26,824 p.a.)

Vacancy Type: Part-time, 22.2 hours per week

If you have a passion for customer service and enjoy helping others, this role could be perfect for you.

As a HR Assistant, you ll be the friendly face and first point of contact for our HR team. You will play a key role in delivering a responsive and positive recruitment administration service, from advertising vacancies to providing clear information and support to applicants and recruitment managers. Your work will help ensure our processes run smoothly and that every staff member and job applicant receive an efficient, supportive, and friendly experience.

We re looking for someone with some administration experience, but full training will be provided to help you build on the knowledge you already have. Strong IT skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and clear written communication are essential.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

How to Apply

To apply please visit our website to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bassetlaw District Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

We Value Diversity

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

Closing Date

Closing date: Midnight, 1st January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview Date

Interview Date: 14th January 2026