People Services Officer

University Centre Peterborough; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave incl. BH

LGPS pension

On-site parking

Wellbeing programme

Professional development sponsorship

Vivup employee benefits

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough, UK, is hiring a People Services Officer to provide first-line HR guidance and administrative support across the employee lifecycle. You will be a trusted contact for line managers, handling policy-aligned advice, and managing key HR processes with accuracy.

Working with senior People Services colleagues, you will help maintain data integrity in HRIS, support maternity and flexible working administration, probation checks, and contribute to a compliant,

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide first-line HR guidance and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment administration.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely first-line HR advice and guidance to line managers in line with IEG policies and procedures.
• Oversee end-to-end maternity and family leave administration, advising staff on policy, entitlements, and paperwork.
• Actively coordinate the probation management process, monitoring conduct and performance reviews and highlighting exceptions.
• Support informal employee relations matters, including absence management, conduct, and performance, alongside HR Advisors and People Partners.
• Prepare investigation and hearing case files, take accurate meeting minutes, and process contract variation letters.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and update HRIS systems to ensure data integrity for workforce reporting and metrics.
• Assist with learning and organisational development tasks as directed by the Group L&OD Manager.
• Support employee reward and benefits provisions and generate key HR reporting metrics (such as turnover, absence, and EDI).
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, uphold health and safety, and ensure full compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and EDI standards.

Skills

HR policies

Employment administration

Communication skills

Data handling

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

# People Services OfficerEmployer: Inspire Education GroupLocation: Peterborough, CambridgeshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £29,725 FTEPosted: 9th November 2026Expires: 22nd November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583444Job Reference: FE202601* Share :* Print**Make a Direct Impact on Our People and Organisational Success!**In this busy and exciting role, you will deliver responsive, first-line HR guidance and administrative support right across the employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted key contact for line managers, providing accurate, policy-aligned advice, managing key HR processes, and helping ensure our People Services function operates smoothly and effectively every day.Working closely with senior People Services staff, you will help shape a supportive, compliant, and positive workplace culture while maintaining the integrity of our workforce data and HR systems.Key Responsibilities:* Provide accurate, timely first-line HR advice and guidance to line managers in line with IEG policies and procedures.* Serve as the first point of contact for Flexible Working Requests, preparing summaries for advisory and operational review.* Oversee end-to-end maternity and family leave administration, advising staff and managers on policy, entitlements, and paperwork.* Actively coordinate the probation management process, monitoring conduct and performance reviews and highlighting exceptions.* Support informal employee relations matters, including absence management, conduct, and performance, alongside HR Advisors and People Partners.* Prepare investigation and hearing case files, take accurate meeting minutes, and process contract variation letters.* Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and update HRIS systems to ensure data integrity for workforce reporting and metrics.* Assist with learning and organisational development tasks as directed by the Group L&OD Manager.* Support employee reward and benefits provisions and generate key HR reporting metrics (such as turnover, absence, and EDI).* Contribute to continuous improvement projects, uphold health and safety, and ensure full compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and EDI standards.What we're looking for:You are a proactive, organized, and approachable HR professional with strong foundational knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment administration. You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build trusted working relationships with line managers and staff alike. With sharp attention to detail, strong data handling capabilities within HRIS systems, and a high level of discretion regarding confidential information, you thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you hold relevant HR experience or qualifications (such as CIPD) and are eager to develop your career within an supportive educational environment, we would love to hear from you. Take the next step in your HR career and help us build an outstanding environment for our college community!IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:* Generous Leave: Up to 43 days annual leave per year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas close (pro-rata for part-time staff).* Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including death-in-service benefits* Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere* Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications* Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts### AttachmentsWhy Work for IEGPeople Services Officer Operations JD### Safeguarding Statement:IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.