People Officer Learning, Development and Talent Acquisition

Delstad Recruitment; Exeter, Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HR consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a passionate People Officer for a fixed-term contract focused on Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Wellbeing. You will support recruitment, training, and various internal initiatives while collaborating closely with team members. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements and a chance to make a significant impact on employee experience.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Healthcare cashback plan

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Commit to the full duration of the fixed-term contract.
• Travel to different office locations when required.
• Collaborate flexibly with colleagues to support wider team needs.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and careers events during busy periods.
• Coordinate onboarding plans and deliver induction sessions.
• Design and facilitate in-person and online training sessions.
• Assist senior leaders with training design and delivery.
• Organize company-wide events and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Excellent presentation and writing skills

Positive, solutions-focused attitude

Strong organisational skills

High emotional intelligence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Creativity and attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

People Officer Learning, Development and Talent Acquisition

Job Description:

Fixed Term Contract (Hybrid)

Were looking for a passionate and proactive People Officer to join our HR team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This role focuses on Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Employee Wellbeing offering the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic, people‑first organisation.

You’ll work closely with the People Director and other team members to support recruitment, onboarding, training, and firmwide initiatives that enhance professional growth and engagement.

This is a hybrid role based across Devon and Somerset, with travel to our offices (particularly Plymouth and Exeter) required as part of supporting internal events and training.

Key Responsibilities

Your day‑to‑day will be varied and rewarding, including:

• Supporting recruitment and careers events, especially during busy periods.
• Coordinating onboarding plans and delivering engaging induction sessions for new starters.
• Designing and facilitating both in‑person and online training sessions.
• Assisting senior leaders with training design, delivery, and soft skills development.
• Organising company‑wide events such as the Annual Firm Day, wellbeing initiatives, and CPD activities.
• Managing training administration, bookings, and relationships with external providers.
• Overseeing CPD processes, wellbeing programmes, and mental health first aid training.
• Promoting ongoing development through initiatives like Training Tuesdays and Wellbeing Wednesdays.
• Coordinating the company’s healthcare cashback scheme and work experience programmes.

About You

You’re professional, approachable, and thrive in a people‑focused role. You enjoy variety from recruitment to learning and wellbeing and take pride in creating a positive employee experience.

You will be able to:

• Commit to the full duration of the fixed‑term contract.
• Travel to different office locations when required.
• Collaborate flexibly with colleagues to support wider team needs.

Were also looking for:

• A confident communicator with excellent presentation and writing skills.
• A positive, solutions‑focused attitude and strong organisational skills.
• High emotional intelligence and genuine passion for people development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and Canva.
• Experience creating training materials or delivering learning sessions.
• Creativity, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Experience or qualifications in training, coaching, or IT would be a plus, but are not essential.

What We Offer

• Full‑time (36.25 hours) or part‑time hours considered.
• Flexible, hybrid, or office‑based working.
• 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 3 years), plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review.
• Healthcare cashback plan and 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits including holiday trading, Cycle to Work, and Private Medical Insurance.
• Pension contributions (up to 6% matched).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year of service.
• Opportunities to contribute to wellbeing, learning, and company‑wide initiatives.