Administrator / HR Administrative Assistant

Administrator / HR Administrative Assistant with strong communication skills, a good standard of numeracy and literacy and the ability to respond to fast paced deadlines, is required to join the HR Department of a well-established Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.

SALARY: £24,027 FTE / Actual Annual Salary £9,189 + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Fixed Term 8 Month Contract (1st September 2025 to 31st May 2026)

WORKING HOURS: 16.5 hours per week, 9.15am to 2.45pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Term Time only (39 weeks)

For the right candidate, flexibility can be discussed around the start and finish times, for instance, to fit around school drop off and pick up making it an ideal role for someone looking to return to work following a break.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an enthusiastic, dedicated Administrator / HR Administrative Assistant with strong communication skills, a good standard of numeracy and literacy and the ability to respond to fast paced deadlines.

Working as an Administrator / HR Administrative Assistant your role is fundamental to ensure the smooth running of the Trust’s HR and Recruitment processes.

As an Administrator / HR Administrative Assistant your role will require discretion as well as organisation, creativity and initiative. You will work both independently and as part of a team to manage the school systems effectively.

DUTIES

Your duties as an Administrator / HR Administrative Assistant will include:

• Manage the recruitment process, including advertising and obtaining references

• Support and assist with arranging interviews

• Support and assist the HR & Payroll Manager and HR Recruitment Officer with the day-to day Human Resources administration, being accountable for accurate record keeping, keeping information and records up to date and ensuring deadlines are met, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times

• Deputising for the HR Recruitment Officer in their absence if required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication skills

• A good standard of numeracy and literacy

• An eye for detail and accuracy

• Experience of using Word and Excel is essential

• Good organisation, creativity and initiative

• A professional, personable and committed person who can work both independently and as part of a team

• The ability to respond to fast paced deadlines whilst remaining calm, cool and collected

BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. They will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-C13489

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