People (HR) Coordinator at Coastland College

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Weymouth is seeking a People Coordinator to enhance HR operations and support the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will provide first-line HR support, manage recruitment campaigns, and ensure compliance with HR policies. This role offers a supportive environment with generous benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme, aimed at fostering professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension Scheme through LGPS

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts

CPD learning days

Qualifications

• Experience in HR support and services.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support, managing queries.
• Administer employee lifecycle processes.
• Lead recruitment campaigns and onboarding.

Skills

HR support

Recruitment management

Communication skills

Policy compliance

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Tools

iTrent HR system

Job description

Help us shape the future of people and culture at Coastland College.

At Coastland College, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to expand and strengthen our College, we’re investing in our people as the foundation of our success, nurturing creativity, wellbeing, and innovation to deliver a transformative student experience that empowers every individual to thrive.

We are excited to announce three new roles within our People (HR) Team that reflect our commitment to building a workplace where talent thrives, innovation is encouraged, and every voice matters.

• People (HR) Advisor
• People (HR) Coordinator
• People (HR) Administrator

These positions are more than jobs—they’re part of our promise to nurture a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The People Team’s mission is to make Coastland College an exceptional place to work; a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve both personal and professional fulfilment.

If you’re passionate about people and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work – designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rating 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.
• Additional efficiency closure days over the winter and Easter break.
• 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.
• 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.

Main Purpose of Role

The People Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle at Coastland College, delivering a positive employee experience.

The People Coordinator Will

• Provide first‑line HR support, responding to queries and offering advice and guidance to staff and managers.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding.
• Oversee and organise staff development and training.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including HR system and process improvements, policy reviews and updates, and engagement, wellbeing, and EDI programmes.

Work Location

Coastland College, Weymouth Campus with travel to Kingston Maurward campus when required.

Hours of Work

37 hours per week, permanent.

08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday
08:30 to 16:30 on Friday

Main Duties and Responsibilities – Employee Lifecycle

• Maintain and update employee records in the iTrent HR system, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Administer all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, leavers and reporting.
• Liaise with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee changes.

HR Advisory

• Manage HR team mailboxes, triaging queries and delivering timely, professional advice across all HR matters.
• Provide first‑line HR support to staff and managers, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues to People Advisors as appropriate.
• Deliver HR advisory support, including:
  • Annual leave and absence queries;
  • Probation and contract variation advice;
  • Support with informal disciplinary and performance matters;
  • Guidance on family leave and flexible working requests.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as:
  • HR system and process improvements;
  • Policy reviews and updates;
  • Engagement, wellbeing and EDI programmes.

Compliance and Policies

• Maintain the College’s Single Central Record (SCR) in line with KCSIE and safeguarding requirements.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate interview logistics and candidate communications.
• Oversee onboarding and pre‑employment checks, ensuring Safer Recruitment compliance.
• Manage recruitment systems and provide training and support to users.
• Act as the main contact for recruitment queries and agency relationships.
• Prepare recruitment reports and insights to support decision‑making.
• Drive continuous improvement in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Monitor sector trends to inform recruitment strategy.

Staff Development and Learning

• Support the planning and delivery of training programmes and workshops.
• Track employee development goals and maintain training records.
• Assist with performance review cycles and feedback processes.

HR Systems and Reporting

• Produce regular and ad‑hoc workforce reports to support decision‑making and compliance.
• Provide first‑line support for HR system queries and user training.
• Ensure HR data and documentation are audit‑ready for internal and external reviews.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of HR systems and processes.

Values and Culture

• Provide clear and effective staff communications, ensuring consistent and correct tone of voice.
• Uphold and promote the College’s values, safeguarding responsibilities, and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Important Bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

We’re Here To Help You

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

Please note that in the event of a high number of applications, we may close the vacancy early.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.