Job Description

About Forbidden Planet:

Forbidden Planet is the UK's leading retailer of cult entertainment and pop culture merchandise. From comics and collectables to sci-fi and fantasy, we're passionate about creating an exciting and safe environment for fans and staff alike.

Role Purpose:

To provide efficient and proactive administrative support across Human Resources, Health & Safety, and selected areas of Retail Operations. This includes supporting documentation, coordination, and communication, helping ensure our stores and offices run smoothly, safely, and in line with company values and legal requirements.

What we offer:

A role with variety and visibility across HR and H&S, with hybrid working, occasional travel for in-person work or meetings. The opportunity to shape processes in a growing, nationally recognised brand and a Supportive team, you won't be left to figure things out alone.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee records.

Coordinating training and assisting with payroll and HR queries.

Managing health & safety documentation, statutory check cycles (PAT testing, fire logs, first aid), audits, and training.

Handling sensitive employee and safety information with complete confidentiality.

What You'll Bring:

Experience in HR or H&S admin (retail experience is a bonus).

Strong organisational and communication skills.

A professional approach to managing confidential data.

Confidence using: Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, HR systems or employee databases (e.g., BrightHR, PeopleHR, or similar).

Location:

This is a hybrid role, primarily home-based, with occasional travel required for in-person meetings or work at various company sites, depending on business needs. Ideally, the successful candidate will be based near Staffordshire or a central UK location between key team members.

Contract:

Working Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday (flexible depending on business needs)?

Fixed-term contract 6 months

Salary: Minimum wage to 28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

To apply:

Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@forbiddenplanet.co.uk

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 25,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stoke-on-Trent ST1 1JB