People Team Assistant

The Travel Chapter; Rawridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Birthday day off

Holiday allowance

Volunteer day

Friends discount

Life assurance

Social clubs

Company events

Job summary

The Travel Chapter is seeking a People Assistant in Bideford for a fixed-term/secondment role up to 8 months. The position is 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 10:00am–3:00pm, supporting the People Team with administration, onboarding and HR system tasks.

You will be the first point of contact for People and Culture inquiries, helping create a positive employee experience and supporting UK employment practices. A pro-active, detail-focused mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR administration or coordination role in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employee changes and leavers.
• Confidence using HR systems (HiBob or TeamTailor) and Microsoft Office.
• A good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A proactive, friendly and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to stay calm when things get busy.
• CIPD Level 3 (desirable, not essential).

Responsibilities

• Act as the welcoming first point of contact for everything People and Culture.
• Provide support across a range of People activities and triage queries.
• Manage administration and support our people systems and processes.
• Contribute to creating a positive, thoughtful, memorable experience for colleagues.
• Support initiatives that make Travel Chapter a great place to work.

Skills

HR admin

Onboarding

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HiBob

TeamTailor

MS Office

Job description

Employment Type: Fixed-Term/Secondment Contract (up to 8 months)
Hours of Work: 25 hours per week, worked across Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Bideford

What will I be doing?

As our People Assistant, you'll be the welcoming first point of contact for everything People and Culture. Working closely with the wider People Team, you'll provide support across a range of People activities, helping colleagues, responding to and triaging queries, managing administration, supporting our people systems and ensuring our processes run smoothly. You'll play a key role in creating a positive, thoughtful and memorable experience at every touchpoint while supporting the initiatives that make Travel Chapter a great place to work.

This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity for up to 8 months, working 25 hours per week across Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Your next chapter

We know the perfect candidate who ticks every single box doesn't exist. If you're excited by the role and can do most of the below, please get in touch. You could be exactly what we need.

What you'll bring

• Experience in an HR administration or coordination role in a fast-paced environment. We will also consider candidates with experience in closely related roles who can demonstrate transferable skills.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employee changes and leavers.
• Confidence using HR systems (for example HiBob or TeamTailor) and Microsoft Office.
• A good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A proactive, friendly and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to stay calm when things get busy.
• CIPD Level 3 (desirable, not essential).

What's in it for you?

We believe in taking care of our people. As well as joining a growing company with a supportive culture and opportunities to develop, you'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits package including:

• 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• A special day off to celebrate your birthday or a loved one's.
• £500 towards a holiday of your choice.
• A paid day to volunteer with a charity close to your heart.
• Friends and family discount scheme.
• Life assurance for peace of mind.
• Social clubs to join and communities to belong to.
• Brilliant company events including our famous Christmas parties.

Who are we?

We're Travel Chapter, the holiday home people, and we're on a mission to showcase great places to stay across the UK. From cosy cottages to coastal retreats, we help guests make lasting memories while supporting local communities and property owners. We've grown from a small South West agency to one of the market leaders while keeping our family feel and people-first approach.

We're proud to be listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and we put our colleagues at the heart of everything we do. We're a place where everyone is welcome and encouraged to explore ideas, be bold and evolve. Things don't always go to plan, but we take a common-sense approach, learn from it and make it right.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace, and diversity is key to our success. If you need any adjustments during the application or selection process so you can perform at your best, please let us know. We'd be happy to help.