Job Description

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly HR Team in the Department of Paediatrics as an HR Officer.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of recruitment and personnel administration, reporting to the HR Manager.

You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases, and vaccinology. The Department of Paediatrics holds the Silver Athena Swan Silver Award and offers a generous development scheme supporting its staff members with financial support for their learning and development.

This position is offered full-time on a permanent contract. This role meets the criteria for a UK Skilled Worker visa.

About you
You will have GCSE (grade 4-9) level English and Maths, or equivalent, as well as excellent organisational and administrative skills. You will also have excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritise your workload, as well as the ability to produce accurate and detailed work within deadlines. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, to build effecting working relationship with colleagues and to handle confidential information appropriately are also essential for this role.

Application Process
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement.

To discuss the post in more detail, please contact Charlotte Walber, the HR Manager, using the contact details below.

Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 5 January 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 17 January 2024.