HR Assistant (on-site)

onlyFE; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College in Ipswich is seeking an HR Administrator to join the Human Resources team. You will provide administrative support and deliver a professional, customer-focused service to internal and external customers. The role covers recruitment, pre-employment, induction, probation and general HR administration.

The main base is Ipswich Campus with possible travel to other campuses. 37 hours/week, 52 weeks/year, starting salary £27,363 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in HR environments.
• Ability to deliver a professional customer-focused service to stakeholders.
• Wamiliarity with recruitment, onboarding and probation processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties in HR activities including recruitment, pre-employment, induction and general administration.
• Provide efficient, professional support to internal and external customers.
• Be prepared to work across Ipswich Campus and other Suffolk New College campuses.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Job description

Starting salary is £27,363 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

This is an excellent opportunity to start, learn and progress your career in Human Resources. You will be part of a highly motivated, friendly and welcoming team within a great working environment.

Working as part of the Human Resources team you will be providing effective administrative support and delivering a professional customer-focused and efficient service to internal and external customers of the college.

You will undertake administrative duties in key areas of Human Resources activities including recruitment, pre-employment, induction, probation and general administration in accordance with the College's Human Resources policies and procedures.

The main base for this post is the Ipswich Campus, however Suffolk New College is a multi-campus, therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it's a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 17th November 2026

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts.

Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback at either application or interview stage