HR Assistant/Trainee HR Assistant

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Job summary

A respected further education college in Northampton seeks a Trainee HR Assistant to join its HR team. This position involves delivering professional HR administration services while supporting a team that manages candidate processes and documentation. Ideal for someone keen to start a career in HR, the role includes structured training, a generous pension, and great holiday benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Structured training in HR

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Keen interest in a HR career.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Capacity to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR administration services in a close-knit team.
• Manage candidate applications and schedule interviews.
• Liaise with agencies and handle sensitive documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Trainee HR Assistant
Ofsted rated Good further education college in Northampton
Salary: GBP23,493 GBP24,123 per annum
Annual Leave: 33 days plus bank holidays
Pension: Government scheme with 20% employer contributions

Think FE Ltd. is recruiting on behalf of a respected, Ofsted rated Good further education college in Northampton. We are seeking a Trainee HR Assistant to deliver a professional, efficient, accurate, and confidential HR administration service.
As part of a close knit HR team of six supporting two campuses, you ll play a vital role in maintaining high quality systems, managing candidate applications, liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews, and handling sensitive documentation. This role offers an excellent introduction to a career in HR ideal for someone enthusiastic, organised, and ready to learn.

What We re Looking For

• A keen interest in building a career in human resources
• Confident use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with great attention to detail
• Capability to manage confidential information
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

No prior HR experience is required this is a trainee role and full training will be provided.

What s In It For You?

• Salary of GBP23493 - GBP24123 per annum
• Excellent holiday allowance 33 days plus closure over Christmas
• Very generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20% of your annual salary
• Structured training and development in core HR functions within a supportive and collaborative environment
• Clear pathways for career progression in HR

Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will be holding interviews on 31st July 2025 please make sure you are available on this date before applying. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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