Job Description

Are you a proactive, highly organised and collaborative individual, with a proven record in human resources at an Advisory or Officer level? If so, join us as an HR Officer, where you will provide a high quality service to managers and staff covering recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, wellbeing, employee reward and benefits. You will also champion diversity and inclusion and undertake people projects. We are an employer committed to investing in the growth and development of our people. If you're someone who is passionate about advancing your career, there is potential for the right candidate to progress into a more senior role in the future.
Main duties of the job
We offer hybrid working to have a real work life balance. This is a full time role on a permanent basis. This role will be office based.
We offer a competitive salary range of 31,187 to 35,301 (FTE) per annum plus benefits.
About us
About us:
By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:
Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
Organisational pension scheme
Blue Light Card staff rewards programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
Flexible working arrangements
Great development opportunities
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
31,187 to 35,301 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
JH1397923OswHO
Job locations
Nant Lane, Morda,
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY10 9BX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for your next opportunity as a HR Officer? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children's Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving 'Our Mission' Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
We offer hybrid working to have a real work life balance. This is a full time role on a permanent basis. This role will be office based.
We offer a competitive salary range of 31,187 to 35,301 (FTE) per annum plus benefits.
About the HR Officer role:
Are you a proactive, highly organised and collaborative individual, with a proven record in human resources at an Advisory or Officer level? If so, join us as an HR Officer, where you will provide a high quality service to managers and staff covering recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, wellbeing, employee reward and benefits. You will also champion diversity and inclusion and undertake people projects. We are an employer committed to investing in the growth and development of our people. If you're someone who is passionate about advancing your career, there is potential for the right candidate to progress into a more senior role in the future.
We are looking for an HR Officer who has:

• Experience in HR at an Advisory or Officer level
• Experience of providing managers and staff with pragmatic, clear, and concise advice
• A strong background in human resources best practice including Recruitment, Wellbeing, Engagement, Reward, Relations, Organisation Design & Development
• Level 5 CIPD or working towards a higher level
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work with confidential information

About us:
By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
• Organisational pension scheme
• Blue Light Card staff rewards programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
• Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great development opportunities

Closing date: 28th September 2025
Interview date: 6th October 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be our HR Officer and help us deliver our mission, then please click 'apply' now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Head of People, Claire Lewis, contact us on 01691 679679. We'd love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children's Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones. Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for your next opportunity as a HR Officer? Then look no further, come and join us at Hope House Children's Hospices by playing a vital role in achieving 'Our Mission' Helping every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life.
We offer hybrid working to have a real work life balance. This is a full time role on a permanent basis. This role will be office based.
We offer a competitive salary range of 31,187 to 35,301 (FTE) per annum plus benefits.
About the HR Officer role:
Are you a proactive, highly organised and collaborative individual, with a proven record in human resources at an Advisory or Officer level? If so, join us as an HR Officer, where you will provide a high quality service to managers and staff covering recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, wellbeing, employee reward and benefits. You will also champion diversity and inclusion and undertake people projects. We are an employer committed to investing in the growth and development of our people. If you're someone who is passionate about advancing your career, there is potential for the right candidate to progress into a more senior role in the future.
We are looking for an HR Officer who has:

• Experience in HR at an Advisory or Officer level
• Experience of providing managers and staff with pragmatic, clear, and concise advice
• A strong background in human resources best practice including Recruitment, Wellbeing, Engagement, Reward, Relations, Organisation Design & Development
• Level 5 CIPD or working towards a higher level
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
• Excellent interpersonal, prioritisation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work with confidential information

About us:
By joining Team Hope House & Ty Gobaith, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we make a real commitment to your career, health and wellbeing. We will support you by offering:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 34 days per annum (FTE) with service increments
• Organisational pension scheme
• Blue Light Card staff rewards programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing services which includes staff counselling
• Funded Medicash - Health Care Cash Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great development opportunities

Closing date: 28th September 2025
Interview date: 6th October 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be our HR Officer and help us deliver our mission, then please click 'apply' now! We are welcoming informal discussions with our Head of People, Claire Lewis, contact us on 01691 679679. We'd love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House and Ty Gobaith Children's Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Person Specification
Essential Qualification
Essential

• 2 x A-levels grade A-C
• CIPD Level 5 qualification

Desirable

• n/a

Essential Skills
Essential

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Analysing and understanding data and information to inform sound advice
• Using coaching skills to bring out the best in others
• Understanding the HR life cycle - recruitment, wellbeing, engagement, reward, employee relations, organisation design and development
• Working with sensitive and confidential information
• Maintaining own Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• n/a

Essential Knowledge
Essential

• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Working with HR databases and systems
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation, HR trends and best practise

Desirable

• n/a

Essential Competencies
Essential

• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Planning and organising
• Working with people
• Adhering to principles and values

Desirable

• n/a

Person Specification
Essential Qualification
Essential

• 2 x A-levels grade A-C
• CIPD Level 5 qualification

Desirable

• n/a

Essential Skills
Essential

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Analysing and understanding data and information to inform sound advice
• Using coaching skills to bring out the best in others
• Understanding the HR life cycle - recruitment, wellbeing, engagement, reward, employee relations, organisation design and development
• Working with sensitive and confidential information
• Maintaining own Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• n/a

Essential Knowledge
Essential

• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Working with HR databases and systems
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation, HR trends and best practise

Desirable

• n/a

Essential Competencies
Essential

• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Planning and organising
• Working with people
• Adhering to principles and values

Desirable

• n/a

Skills Required