HR Assistant

Winepartners Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kent is seeking a HR Assistant to gain experience in various HR areas. You will support employee relations, recruitment, and training while working in a hybrid model. The role is ideal for those starting their HR career, offering significant development potential through a people-first approach. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Graduate, school leaver or administrator looking to develop HR career.

Responsibilities

• Support with sickness absence management and recruitment.
• Take notes at meetings and assist with employee relations cases.
• Provide tailored administrative service to staff.

Job description

Employer: Sevenoaks District Council Salary: £25,889 - £27,115 Location: Dunbrik Depot, Sundridge , Council Offices, Argyle Road Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: No Closing Date: 02/09/2025 at 23:55 Reference: SDC/25/319627

As a HR Assistant, youll gain exposure to a variety of different areas of HR, from employee relations to recruitment, training and absence management. Working in one of our Service areas, youll provide a tailored administrative service to our staff and build up your HR experience.

Youll get involved in the day to day running of the Council from supporting with sickness absence management and recruitment to taking notes at meetings and assisting with employee relations cases.

Sevenoaks District Council is unique in creating a people-first approach which was recognised through the re-awarding of our Investors in People Platinum status. With a strong focus on development, youll benefit from the wide variety of experience within our team, and youll have the opportunity to determine in which HR discipline your passion lies.

This role is ideally suited to a graduate, school leaver or administrator looking to develop their HR career.

Previous applicants need not apply

This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG and our Dunbrik Depot, Sundridge, TN14 6EP. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days)

Do you want to know more about the role?

For further details on the role, please see the job description or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dorota Pajsert, HR Change Manager, on 01732 227092.

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 2nd September 2025

Interviews: 30th September 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sevenoaks Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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