People Coordinator (12 month FTC)

Coastland College; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A General Further Education College in England seeks a People Coordinator for a 12-month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will support HR queries and foster an inclusive culture, handling various responsibilities from recruitment to development. This role requires solid HR knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and privacy discretion. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

On-site gym access

Employee discounts at facilities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Support and advise staff for culture enhancement.
• Involve in recruitment, staff development, and compliance.

Skills

Solid HR knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential information

Job description

Overview

People Coordinator (12 month FTC)

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses — Weymouth and Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we are bringing together Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create a stronger learning experience with enhanced resources and facilities. Our values are: Connected, Courageous, Dynamic, Empowering, Welcoming. We inspire students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation and ensure they are future-ready.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.


• Minimum of 3 additional efficiency closure days over the winter break and an additional 4 days over Easter.


• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme


• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development


• Family friendly policies


• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD


• Free on-site parking


• Free on-site gym


• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre


• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling.

Responsibilities

About your role

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time People Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will be the first point of contact for HR queries and will support and advise our people, helping to shape a culture where everyone can be the best they can be. This is a fast-paced, varied role requiring attention to detail and accuracy, solid HR knowledge, and the ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly. You will be involved from recruitment to staff development, from systems to compliance and everything in between.

Important information

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. An online check will be conducted for successful candidates. All new employees are required to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available on the College website. Please refer to our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role.

Qualifications and requirements

We are seeking a candidate with solid HR knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The role offers opportunities to work across recruitment, staff development, systems and compliance. If you are ready to build on your HR experience and grow your career, we would love to hear from you.

Additional information

Support and accommodations

If you have a medical condition or need adjustments to our processes, please let us know so we can discuss how to support you and make any necessary accommodations.

Inclusion and application notes

We welcome applicants even if they do not meet every single requirement. If your experience does not align perfectly with the job description but you are excited about the role, please apply and indicate which pronouns you use. If there are many applications, we may close the vacancy early. We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role; CVs from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and belong to Coastland College.