Job Description

REPORTING TO:

People Manager

SALARY:

circa 24,000

CONTRACT:

37.5 hours per week however part time will be considered

BENEFITS:

To be discussed during interview process

CLOSING DATE:

23rd July 2025

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To support the People Manager and the Community Trust's Senior Management Team in providing timely and effective administration for people processes across the organisation. To continually seek to enhance the service provided to our people with innovation and continuous improvement.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruitment Support to include:

Overseeing the recruitment inbox, coordinating communication with candidates and supporting managers in the recruitment process.

2. Compliance Support to include:

Carry out the relevant pre-employment checks for new starters, triggering the DBS application process for relevant employees and workers, applying for references, obtaining relevant qualifications and certifications.

3. Employee lifecycle to include:

Generate offer letters and contracts for new starters, support new starters in the onboarding process, create letters for changes to employee terms and conditions, oversee the probation process, support line managers with absence management processes (such as sickness and annual leave), process resignations and support the leaver process; develop a solid understanding of our policies and processes to provide ad hoc guidance to all staff as needed, support training and development administration and coordinate the annual appraisal process.

4. Data Management to include:

Overseeing the day-to-day management of our HR system, updating employee records, assisting with audits, generating reports as required, ensuring compliance with GDPR and information security policies.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a HR role.

CIPD or working towards (desirable).

Excellent administration and organisation skills.

Naturally data driven with a systems and process focus.

Experience managing and improving HR information systems.

Excellent communication skills, with a particular focus on written communication.

The ability to be proactive, prioritise, and manage own workload.

A good knowledge of UK employment law and best practice in HR and payroll.

A passion for people and HR practice.

An appreciation for sports and the sporting industry.

PERSONAL VALUES

Committed to the personal development of self and others.

Accessible and approachable to others.

Progressive attitude towards innovation and positively impacting others.

Values and respects others, builds relationships and works collaboratively.

Always lead by example and acts with integrity.

Highly organised with strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.

Self-motivated and resilient to organisational pressures and changing environments.

All applicants must diligently fill out the application form. As an integral part of the application process, all candidates must possess the right to work in the UK, undergo an enhanced DBS check, and provide two professional references.

FOREST FOR EVERYONE

We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.


Nottingham Forest Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.


We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we request all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Nottingham Forest Community Trust is committed to being transparent about how it handles your personal information, to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and meeting its obligation under the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.

SAFEGUARDING

At Nottingham Forest Community Trust, we have a holistic and person-centred approach to safeguarding.


Where concerns about any child or adult at risk are raised, NFCT staff will always act with the best interests of the individual at the forefront of all actions. We accept and acknowledge our responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of all participants engaged in NFCT programmes and activities. It is the duty of our staff and volunteers at NFCT to ensure that all participants are safeguarded by creating and maintaining activities and environments that protect them from harm. Safeguarding is the responsibility of all.