Temporary HR & Operations Coordinator

Office Angels; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Temporary position with potential togo

Job summary

Office Angels UK is seeking a Temporary HR & Operations Coordinator for Bodiam, East Sussex. The role covers HR, operations, compliance, and office management with an emphasis on recruitment, records, payroll support, and checks. Immediate start subject to DBS clearance.

The position offers a varied workload, with potential to become permanent after a period of temping and a competitive hourly rate of £15.00–£16.00 for 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience across HR, operations, compliance, or office management.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Managing HR records, employee files, and compliance documentation.
• Supporting payroll administration and HR systems.
• Monitoring safeguarding, DBS, right-to-work and pre-employment checks.
• Coordinating meetings, events, room bookings, and internal communications.
• Liaising with external suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Supporting health & safety processes, audits, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Managing venue hire bookings and acting as a key contact for external users.
• Preparing reports, maintaining records, and supporting operational projects.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and business processes.

Skills

HR coordination

Office management

Payroll administration

HR systems

MS Office

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

HR systems

MS Office

Job description

Temporary HR & Operations Coordinator

Bodiam, East Sussex

£15.00 - £16.00 per hour

Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week

Immediate start pending DBS check

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience across HR, operations, compliance, or office management? Do you enjoy working in a varied role where no two days are the same? We are supporting a well-respected educational organisation in Bodiam to recruit a key role in the smooth running of the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing people-focused HR responsibilities with broader business operations, compliance, facilities coordination, and administration.

The temporary position may suit someone looking for an interim role or who wants to work whilst applying for permanent opportunities. This role could also become permanent after a period of temping.

The Role

Working closely with the Bursar, you will provide administrative and operational support across a range of functions including:

• Coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities
• Managing HR records, employee files, and compliance documentation
• Supporting payroll administration and HR systems
• Monitoring safeguarding, DBS, right-to-work and pre-employment checks
• Coordinating meetings, events, room bookings, and internal communications
• Liaising with external suppliers, contractors, and service providers
• Supporting health & safety processes, audits, inspections, and compliance activities
• Managing venue hire bookings and acting as a key contact for external users
• Preparing reports, maintaining records, and supporting operational projects
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and business processes

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and professional individual who can confidently manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within HR, business operations, office management, or a similar coordination role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Knowledge of employment legislation, safeguarding, or compliance processes
• A proactive and adaptable approach with a positive, can-do attitude

Desirable

• CIPD qualification (or working towards)
• Experience working within education or another regulated environment
• Payroll administration experienceKnowledge of Health & Safety requirements
• Project coordination experience

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Varied and rewarding role with excellent exposure across HR and operations
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a busy and successful school

Please note: The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Why Temporary Work?

• Keep Earning

  Maintain a regular income while searching for your ideal permanent position.

• Enhance Your Skills

  Gain exposure to new systems, processes and industries while keeping your CV current.

• Expand Your Network

  Meet new employers and build valuable professional connections.

• Access Exclusive Opportunities

  Many of our temporary assignments lead to permanent positions or open doors to future opportunities.

• Support Throughout Your Search

  We're here to help every step of the way, from finding assignments to securing your next permanent role.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.