HR/Recruitment Officer

North East Ambition; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in autism-specific care is seeking an HR / Recruitment Officer. This full-time role involves managing recruitment processes and providing HR support while delivering high-quality service within a dynamic team environment. The position is ideal for someone looking to make a positive impact in their career.

Benefits

Over 7 weeks’ holiday a year

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops

Access to Blue Light Card

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme

In-depth induction programme

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Understanding of HR best practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes including advertising and onboarding.
• Supporting a wide range of HR functions such as compliance checks and employee file management.
• Providing high-quality service to HR and recruitment queries.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

HR Best Practices

Job description

About you



As HR / Recruitment Officer you'll be an integral part of our team. You will be responsible of maintain the smooth operation of the HR / Recruitment processes within the office as part of a team. You will aim to provide a high quality HR service incorporating the values of the society as well as the society's policies and procedures within the HR / recruitment processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same, and creativity and flexibility are valued traits.



While we value experience, it is not essential to have previously worked in the charity sector. Our comprehensive induction, training and mentoring will give you all the skills and tools you need to thrive in your career.



If you are seeking a rewarding job that makes a positive difference, this is the role for you.





About the role



Based at our Head Office at Chester Le Street, this full time role will report to the HR Manager. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR/Recruitment Officer to join our dedicated HR team. This is a varied role that combines recruitment expertise with broader HR administration and support. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment processes — including advertising, screening, compliance checks, and onboarding — while also supporting a wide range of HR functions such as employee file management, policy guidance, health and DBS checks, and maintaining HR systems. As the first point of contact for HR and recruitment queries, you will provide high-quality service and accurate information to managers, candidates, and colleagues, always upholding the values of the North East Autism Society. This role requires excellent organisational skills, a strong understanding of HR best practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement in both recruitment and general HR operations.





Benefits

• Over 7 weeks’ holiday a year


• Working hours Monday to Friday 08.30am to 04.30pm


• Pension scheme with employer contributions


• Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it


• Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues


• Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff


• Free eye tests and Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing


• Refer-a-friend scheme – receive up to £500


• An in-depth induction and welcome programme

For more than 40 years we’ve led the way in providing autism-specific care and education for children, young people, and adults across the North-East of England.





Find out more about our work here:



www.ne-as.org.uk/what-we-believe





This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. As such it will be necessary for a enhanced Disclosure submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. The North East Autism Society’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults across all of our services is reflected in our safer recruitment process.



As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.



It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.