Job Description

Description

Contract Type:

Part-time (0.5 FTE) / 1 year Fixed-Term Contract

Salary Band:

25,077 p.a. 1 FTE (12,538.5 for 0.5 FTE)

Hours:

We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a part-time role (approximately 18.75 hours per week) with the hours worked spread equally across Mon - Fri (e.g. 3.75 hours per day), we are open to other flexible working arrangements.

Location:

We operate a hybrid model of work. When in the office you will be based in one of our regional offices - Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool or Newcastle.

Start date:

Monday 19th Jan 2026 or as otherwise agreed with candidate

The Opportunity

You'll work closely with the Senior HR Officer to ensure the smooth running of the charity's HR processes, playing a key role in providing largely administrative support for all aspects of the employee life cycle for the charity.

From posting job adverts and preparing employment contracts to conducting pre-employment checks and completing leaving processes, you will ensure that our HR systems, processes and procedures are maintained appropriately.

1. General HR

Work with the Senior HR Officer to provide HR administration for all aspects of the employee life-cycle from preparing employment contracts and collecting and assessing references, to completing leaving processes and reviewing exit questionnaires Maintain the accuracy of the data across all our platforms; create and amend any relevant HR documents. Administrative support for special HR projects, these might include initiatives like increasing retention, personal development or our staff rewards package. Track and maintain DBS/PVG renewals as the organisation's criminal records' check sponsor

2. Recruitment

Manage our recruitment platform and training hiring managers on how to use it. Coordinate with staff teams to manage the job requisition to job advertising process; hold them accountable for ensuring that job adverts are posted on the more appropriate/relevant websites, within budget and in good time. Coordinate and schedule interviews with relevant managers Ensure applicants receive prompt and sufficient communications regarding their progress/ the outcome of their applicant journey.

3. Onboarding, Induction & Separation

Process the onboarding of new starters including overseeing collation of required documents, including DBS/PVG checks, right to work checks, reasonable adjustments forms, working from home risk assessments, references and preparing contracts. Carry out DBS renewals for staff, be a port of call with the rest of the safeguarding team for concerns. Coordinate new starters induction including, laptop issue, training set up and IT systems set up. Ensure all new starters receive mandatory training and this is recorded on the HR database and tracked for renewals. Coordinate leavers, including returning of equipment and handover of key information; conducting and recording exit interviews.
See attached job description for more detail on the key responsibilities in the role

Person Specification

People skills

Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels in the organisation Integrity and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you

IT Skills

Basic Microsoft Office Basic IT literacy
See attached job description for more detail on the person specification

Benefits

36/37 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays and three days to be taken between Christmas and New Year) pro rata'd, plus up to 3 days additional annual leave increasing with length of service. Time off in lieu for work outside contractual hours Employer pension contributions of 5% plus salary sacrifice contribution the equivalent of Employer National Insurance after a satisfactory completion of your probationary period Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time Cycle to Work scheme

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting to our application portal Pinpoint the following information by

23:59PM, Wednesday 26th November 2025

Why would you like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation? What makes you a suitable candidate for this role? Please refer to the role profile and person specification.

Please note that generic applications and CV's will not be considered.

Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager,

Alafia Chung: alafia.chung@socialmobility.org.uk

Interviews:

First round interviews will take place between 1st and 5th December 2025 with multiple slots available at different times throughout the working day.

About The Social Mobility Foundation

The Social Mobility Foundation is an award-winning national charity that aims to make a practical difference in social mobility.
It is our mission to unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities with and for ambitious young people who face structural barriers in education and work because of where they grew up, went to school or the occupation of their parents or guardians. We do this by:

directly supporting students

aged 16+ with university applications; professional mentoring; skills sessions and internships, through our Aspiring Professionals Programmes

influencing employers

through our Employer Index as well as speaker events and training to ensure people from working class backgrounds can get in and get on in professional life. *

advocating for social mobility

and seeking to influence policy making at both local and national government level through our campaigns.