Job Description

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role
We are offering the opportunity to join our busy Human Resources team to assist with the day-to-day administration tasks necessary for effective delivery of HR services within the Council. This is a generalist role requiring an ability to perform a wide range of administration tasks with a focus on the Council recruitment process, as well as various longer-term Human Resources projects.
About You
To be successful you will have experience of working in a Human Resources or Recruitment role. You will have the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload. You must also have a proactive approach, demonstrable experience of handling confidential documentation, good attention to detail and be an excellent team player.
You will be able to deliver effective customer service and develop good working relationships across the council and also externally.
We are looking for someone who has good demonstrable experience of administration, data-entry and advisory services. Ideally, you will have had previous experience of working in a busy department, multi-tasking and working to tight deadlines.
Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days' annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping, cycle to work schemes and holidays. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.
Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.
Closing date: 21 December 2025
Interview date: 12 / 13 January 2026
Due to the Christmas period, you will be contacted w/c 05 January 2026 regarding your application.
Contact details
For an informal discussion, please contact Jo Hurst, HR Manager on 01276 707565,
Our Commitment
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff.
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Equal Opportunities
Surrey Heath Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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