Job Description

About Us

Bader College, the UK campus of Queen's University (Canada), is based at the historic Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex. The College delivers an exceptional international study experience within a truly unique environment. Alongside our academic mission, the Castle itself is run as a registered charity and heritage site, creating a vibrant and multifaceted workplace.

The Role

We are seeking a

Temporary HR Assistant

to join our team for a minimum of 3 months. The primary focus of this role will be

drafting, reviewing, and updating HR policies and procedures

to ensure compliance with best practice and legislation.

Working closely with the HR Manager and wider stakeholders across the organisation, you will also provide general HR administrative support and assist with day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and update HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and organisational needs. Work alongside the HR Manager to ensure consistency and clarity across all HR documentation. Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather input and feedback on policies. Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee records. Assist with HR reporting and compliance requirements. Maintain accurate, confidential HR files and databases.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and able to manage priorities effectively. You'll bring excellent communication skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience drafting and reviewing HR policies. Strong knowledge of HR best practice and employment legislation. Previous experience in an HR support/assistant role. Excellent IT and administrative skills; confident with Microsoft Office and HR systems. Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail. Ability to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
This is office based only and due to the rural location - applicants must have a driving license and can commute by car.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience working in an education, charity, or not-for-profit environment. CIPD qualification or working towards one (advantageous but not essential).
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to contribute fully. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, as we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the work we do at Bader College.

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. However, we truly appreciate your interest in joining Bader College and wish you every success in your job search.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Work Location: In person