HR Assistant

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Worksop is looking for a part-time HR Assistant. This role involves being the friendly first point of contact for the HR team, providing recruitment administration and ensuring a positive experience for applicants and managers. Candidates should possess strong IT skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and clear written communication. The role offers a generous employee benefits package including flexible working hours and holiday allowances.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Some administration experience preferred.
• Full training will be provided.
• Passion for customer service and helping others is essential.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for the HR team.
• Deliver responsive recruitment administration services.
• Provide clear information and support to applicants and managers.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent interpersonal abilities

Clear written communication

Job description

HR Assistant

Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Salary: (Grade 2) GBP15,349 to GBP16,094 p.a. (FTE: GBP25,583 to GBP26,824 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 an HR Assistant, you will 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 are 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.

To apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bassetlaw District Council, please apply by visiting our website and submitting your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

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: 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: 14th January 2026