Job Description

Job Summary

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a HR Assistant (Placement) on a full-time, fixed-term contract.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To assist with the efficient running of the HR department. This is a fixed-term placement for one year, with the possibility of an extension to the contract or a permanent position.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day administrative support for recruitment activities across the College and Prep School. Assist hiring managers with standard recruitment procedures, acting as a point of contact for routine queries. Help coordinate recruitment campaigns, including posting job advertisements and tracking applications. Support interview logistics by scheduling interviews and preparing relevant documentation. Assist with interview arrangements, including meeting and greeting candidates and carrying out basic ID checks. Help manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment and onboarding process. Collect recruitment-related documents from hiring managers and interview panels as needed. Ensure recruitment tasks align with standard College procedures and practices. Support the preparation of offer letters and employment contracts under guidance. Input new starter information into College systems such as iSAMS and CIPHR, as directed. Act as a contact for new starters, offering basic assistance during the onboarding phase. Request references and maintain simple tracking of responses. Support onboarding by assisting with induction checklists and follow-up tasks. Help coordinate check-ins with new starters and gather feedback during exit processes. Provide light-touch administrative support for monthly line manager meetings, as required. Assist the HR team with straightforward project tasks and record keeping. Provide general administrative support, including data entry and file maintenance. Any other reasonable management request.

Person Specifications:

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Excellent attention to detail. Professional and approachable manner. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to work as part of a team. Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Good understanding of IT, including Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Clear verbal and written skills. Flexible and adaptable in approach. Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 60 minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week).

Remuneration

The rate of pay for this role will be 12.21 per hour.

Holidays

23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment. Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation

period.

Complimentary lunch is provided. Free tickets to the College's music, dance and drama performances. Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees. Employee benefit and rewards platform with a wide range of discounts, employee benefits and wellbeing resources.

Wellbeing

Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool. Personalised health and wellbeing consultations. Generous sickness policy. Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library. Comprehensive wellbeing package.

Category

Support Staff


(Support Staff)

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term/Full Time

Salary

The rate of pay for this role will be 12.21 per hour.