Job Description

Salary

28,000 (Fixed Term - 6 months, full time)

Location

SE23 3PQ

This is a temporary

,

full time vacancy that will close in 11 days at 10:00 GMT.

The Vacancy
We are looking for a proactive HR Administrator to join our HR team for six months. You will help keep HR processes running smoothly, including maintaining staff records, supporting recruitment and onboarding, handling routine HR queries, and assisting with employee relations by preparing paperwork and taking minutes for formal meetings. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR experience in a friendly, fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate employee records on Cascade and the staff intranet. Prepare HR documents such as contracts, offer letters, and change forms. Support recruitment, including posting adverts, arranging interviews, and completing pre-employment checks. Assist with onboarding and mandatory training for new starters. Respond to routine HR queries and escalate when necessary. Provide administrative support for employee relations, including preparing packs and taking minutes.

About You


You will be organised, accurate, and confident using IT systems. You will enjoy detail-focused work, handling confidential information professionally, and supporting a variety of HR tasks.


Key Skills and Experience

Strong administrative skills with good literacy and numeracy. Experience in HR administration, including supporting employee relations with meeting paperwork and minutes. Knowledge of HR and payroll processes and experience using HR systems (Cascade). Confident IT user, particularly with Microsoft Office and Excel. Accurate, organised, and able to handle sensitive information professionally.


The closing date for completed applications is

10am on 18 January 2026

.

Interviews will be held on

26 January 2026

.


The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of minority background.

The Company

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique attraction in south east London where world cultures and the natural world are brought together for everyone to enjoy. The Museum holds internationally important collections of anthropology and musical instruments, as well as a popular natural history gallery and Aquarium. The 16 acres of beautiful Gardens feature a tropical Butterfly House and offer stunning views across London. The Horniman is the holder of the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022.

The Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

The Horniman has a confidential Employee's wellbeing service.

Free reciprocal entry to NMDC (National Museum Directors Council) member's sites

You may have a free family ticket for our "paid for" exhibitions and visit exhibitions at a number of other museums for free when displaying your staff ID card.

Edenred

This is a benefit scheme open to all staff. You can choose from a range of discounts including shopping, days out and holidays.