Job Description

We are seeking an HR Assistant to help organise our staff recruitment. If you are passionate about starting your career in HR we would love to hear from you.


The details for this post are as follows:


Reference (please quote):
53/25
Salary:
24,191 - 25,330 FTE Actual Salary 21,516 - 22,529 per annum
Hours:
37 hours per week (Term time + 3 weeks)
Contract:
Permanent
Start Date:
26th August 2025
Interview Date:
Monday 21st July
Closing Date:
Sunday 13 July 2025 (Midnight)

Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as 'outstanding' in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.



Our Personnel (HR) and Payroll team of 6 runs an inhouse payroll and looks after the full lifecycle of HR, from advertising of vacancies through to staff leaving our employment. We have several hundred staff and work hard to provide them with a professional and personal service. The main duties involve organising staff recruitment, including welcoming candidates at interview. You also have an important role in responding to general HR queries from staff who call into the office, phone or email, passing them on where necessary.



You will possess good IT skills and administrative experience. Experience in a related field including using an online HR or payroll system, a CIPD qualification and a real interest in working in this field would be beneficial but are not essential. More important is the ability to organise your work despite interruptions along with a friendly and helpful manner that will put candidates at their ease. The hours are 37 per week, and you will be working 41 weeks a year which is term time, enrolment week which is the end of August plus 2 additional weeks. The times will be Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5 pm (1-hour lunch and a 4.30pm finish on Fridays), However we are open to discuss flexible working with the successful candidate.



Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is 'Counting in ones' which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, '5 days of Christmas' treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.


More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number.


We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.

How To Apply

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.


If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.


Part 1: Personal Details Part 2: Employment Information Help guide for application form
Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.

Contact Us

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:


Personnel Department


Peter Symonds College


Owens Road


Winchester


Hampshire


SO22 6RX


01962 857557


jobs@psc.ac.uk