Human Resources Assistant

London Metropolitan University; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and family friendly working

High quality pension scheme

Training and professional development

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

London Metropolitan University is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our HR Operations team. This role offers an excellent entry point into HR, providing administrative support across a broad range of activities.

You will assist with advertising vacancies, preparing contracts and amendments, maintaining employee records and responding to HR queries from colleagues across the University. The hybrid pattern allows 3 days remote work.

Qualifications

• Requires some HR experience or related area within a large organisation.
• Strong administrative skills and experience with office systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Schools and Professional Service Departments.
• Assist with advertising vacancies and preparing contracts.
• Maintain employee records and respond to HR queries.
• Support a broad range of HR processes across the lifecycle.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

HR experience

Confidential information handling

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Human Resources Assistant

Company: London Metropolitan University

Salary: £27,010 to £28,689 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: N7 8DB

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London's most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

Our new hybrid working approach gives our staff the flexibility to work in a way that better suits their lifestyle. We are highly committed in the ongoing further development, support and progression of our HR team

About the post

Are you looking to start or develop your career in Human Resources? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our HR Operations team as an HR Assistant.

This role is ideal for someone with some previous experience in an HR environment, or a related area such as recruitment, payroll, or administration within a large and complex organisation. It offers an excellent opportunity to build your knowledge and develop practical experience across a broad range of HR activities.

As part of the HR Operations team, you will provide administrative support to our Schools and Professional Service Departments, gaining exposure to a wide variety of HR processes and employee lifecycle activities. Your responsibilities will include supporting advertising vacancies, preparing contracts and contractual amendments, maintaining employee records, and responding to HR-related queries from colleagues across the University.

We are looking for someone with strong administrative skills and experience of working with office systems and processes. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships, provide excellent customer service, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Given the sensitive nature of the role, the ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and tact is essential.

A CIPD qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, would be advantageous.

Ref: 653

Closing date: 18 November 2026

Interviews TBC

The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Further information is available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality.

Staff benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff’s wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements
• Access to a high quality pension scheme
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: [e-mail] quoting the job ID number.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme