HR Officer

targetjobs UK; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A military organization in the UK is seeking an HR Officer – Detachment Commander to lead a team of soldiers in personnel administration. This full-time position offers leadership training and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will command and support a detachment, manage administrative tasks, and help with personnel and security matters. A competitive starting salary of £34,676 with benefits including 38 days leave and health care is offered.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Free medical and dental care

Free gym and sports facilities

Cheaper living costs

Qualifications

• Must be between 17 years 9 months and 29 years 11 months.
• Pass a basic fitness test.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills.

Responsibilities

• Command and manage a detachment of soldiers.
• Deliver personnel administrative capability.
• Assist senior leadership on personnel and security matters.

Skills

Leadership

Personnel management

Administrative capability

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Affiliation

HR Management or Business degree

Job description

Be part of something bigger.

As an HR Officer – Detachment Commander, you are given significant responsibility from day 1. You will command, lead and manage 18 highly motivated soldiers in the delivery of personnel administration. Joining our Staff and Personnel Support (SPS) Branch you’ll deliver personnel administrative capability in support of the wider Army and look after the physical and professional development of your detachment. You will assist senior leadership on personnel and security matters and be deployed around the world.

Your training will be affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD), giving you opportunities to build professional qualifications and accreditation such as a degree in HR Management or Business.

To qualify you must be between 17 years 9 months and 29 years 11 months and pass a basic fitness test.

You’ll begin your career as an entry‑level Officer, gaining world‑class leadership training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and developing the transferable leadership skills and qualifications needed to motivate and support your team.

Your starting salary while training will be £34,676, rising to £41,456 upon completion of basic trade training.

Benefits include 38 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, free gym and sports facilities, and a typical working day Mon‑Fri 8:30‑5:00 unless on operations or training exercises.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources