Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).



ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the role:

Reporting to the HR Partner on a day-to-day basis, you will be required to provide advice to managers and staff on policy and procedures. You will undertake HR case work, providing advice and guidance to managers on a range of HR issues such as performance management, sickness absence, grievance and disciplinaries, and supporting such work through processing, recording and monitoring actions where necessary. Where queries are raised, you will ensure that solutions are provided and concerns are managed at an informal level where possible.



We are looking for an effective and highly organised individual, who has the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload as necessary. You will have a methodical and logical approach to your workload, with a solution focused mindset to meet stakeholder requirements. You will also possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to work to relevant deadlines.



With a degree or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification at degree level or have demonstrable appropriate level of experience and CPD. To succeed in your application, it is essential that you are able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in a HR environment. Having worked in the Further Education or Schools sector, or for another Ofsted regulated employer, will be beneficial. You will have sound knowledge of employment law and best practice. It would also be advantageous to be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards this.



For more information on this role please email, Kristelle Dines, HR Partner at kristelle.dines@aru.ac.uk



ARU are committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.



We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



This role does not qualify for visa sponsorship under the point-based system and is therefore only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time
Salary From 30,805
Salary To 36,130
Location Chelmsford
Faculty/Prof Service HR Services
Ref No 3602
Closing Date 15/08/2025