HR Coordinator

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Peterborough is seeking a motivated HR Co-ordinator to manage recruitment and employee administration. The ideal candidate will have HR experience and a CIPD Level 3 qualification. This role offers competitive annual leave and ongoing professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Access to employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment processes and employee record maintenance.
• Familiarity with HR systems and IT skills.
• Ability to handle payroll data and employee documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities including job adverts and interviews.
• Manage learning and development administration.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and prepare employment contracts.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Attention to detail

Basic employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 or relevant qualification

Job description

Salary Point 16 - £24,430 per annum

Hours 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract Permanent

Location Peterborough College

Closing Date 5th August 2025

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and passionate HR Co-ordinator to join the Peterborough HR team.

You will have a motivated and enthusiastic approach to HR, with basic employment law knowledge and some experience of office administration, customer service and IT systems You will care about creating an environment that supports the engagement, development and retention of staff. Above all, accuracy is paramount and you must have a high attention to detail at all times.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in all aspects of HR and your responsibilities will include: -
• Recruitment – preparation and updating of job descriptions, creation of job adverts, reviewing applications, arranging interviews
• Supporting the administration of learning and development activities
• Carrying out pre-employment checks
• Generating offer letters and contracts and any other employee related paperwork
• Monitoring absences
• Maintaining accurate employee records
• Preparing monthly payroll data including expense claims

Role Requirements
• Generalist HR experience is desirable
• CIPD or relevant qualification at Level 3 is desirable but not essential

Why IEG?

● Competitive Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
● Financial Security: Local Government Pension Scheme
● Supportive Environment: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
● Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities

How to apply

For the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply for this job please go to – https://ieg.ac.uk/work-for-us/

Safeguarding Statement

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.