HR Officer

BMS World Mission; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Officer to join their People and Culture team. This role requires professional expertise in HR administration, ensuring compliance and care throughout the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong IT and communication skills, and a service-oriented mindset. Alongside flexible working arrangements, the position offers generous annual leave and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional and discrete in handling sensitive matters.
• Strong IT and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely HR administration across recruitment and onboarding.
• Manage first-line HR enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain HR policies and ensure best practice standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Do you have a passion for people and a heart for service? Are you detail-oriented, organised, and committed to excellence? Do you want to use your HR skills to make a meaningful difference in a faith-based, mission-driven charity organisation? If so, this could be the role for you.

At BMS World Mission, we believe our people are central to fulfilling our vision. We are looking for an HR Officer to join our People and Culture team - a role that combines precision in administration with genuine care for people. This is an opportunity to bring your professional expertise and organisational values into a role that impacts lives.

Why this role matters

As HR Officer, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and professional environment where staff can thrive. You will support the HR Business Partner in delivering high-quality HR operations across the employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to support leavers. Your work will ensure compliance, consistency, and care in every process.

What you will do

• Provide accurate and timely HR administration across recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Manage first-line HR enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
• Maintain HR policies, staff handbook, and ensure best practice standards.
• Manage pre‑employment checks (including DBS) to uphold a safe and trusted culture.
• Maximise the use of our HR systems for efficiency and compliance.

What we are looking for

• A service-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting others.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Professional, approachable, and discreet in handling sensitive matters
• Strong IT and communication skills
• The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous Pension scheme and well-being support
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Working arrangements

This role can be hybrid with flexibility. Regular presence in our Didcot office is expected, with a minimum of two days per week.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today, or please contact Sujit Varpe, HR Business Partner at BMS World Mission for any further details.