Job Description

Are you ready to start a career in HR or want a new challenge within a rewarding environment? Then we'd love to hear from you!


We have a great opportunity for a

HR Assistant

to join the Hospice's People Team to provide a first-class administrative service and assist the HR Team in the delivery of their strategic aims.


This is a varied role where no two days will be the same and the key duties of the HR Assistant role will include:


Leading on the onboarding of new starters across the Hospice, from the clinical teams to fundraising and retail Being the main point of contact for employees and managers on the HR database, ensuring the information is accurate and up to date Supporting the wider HR Team on a number of projects including reward packages, wellbeing and EDI Dealing with HR related queries on the phone, face to face and email, escalating to the wider HR Team as necessary

Our ideal candidate will have:

Experience of working in a fast-paced busy office environment Excellent written and verbal communication and be able to communicate at all levels within the Hospice and externally High levels of attention to detail and be able to manage priorities Flexibility, enthusiasm and a proactive, 'can-do' attitude

What we can offer you in return:

An opportunity to make a difference Generous annual leave entitlement of up to 41 days Attractive pension schemes Extensive employee discounts on shops, holidays and lifestyle choices Free on-site parking A supportive and friendly working environment Training and development opportunities

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week between normal office hours, Monday to Friday.

If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Hannah Gibson, HR Adviser by email at hannah.gibson26@nhs.net or by telephone on 01904 777742.


No agencies, please.


The closing date for this role is 1st June 2025, however we reserve the right to extend or close this post earlier.

We do not have sponsorship status and therefore all our offers are made conditional upon our candidates submitting evidence of their right to work in the UK in conjunction with our other pre-employment checks.