Job Description

Are you an Administrator looking for your next role? St Margaret's Hospice Care has a fantastic opportunity for a Recruitment and HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team.

Salary:

25,433.57 per annum (Based on full time hours).

Location:

Taunton

Contract:

Fixed term until 31st March 2026


We understand that different ways of working suit different people. That's why we offer:

Flexible working patterns:

We can support part time working of 30 hours per week up to full time hours of 37.

Hybrid working:

Although this is an office-based role, after a supportive induction in our Taunton hub, you will be able to work some days from home.

Supportive and inclusive team culture:

We really are a friendly bunch. Everyone's contributions are valued and there's always someone ready to help.

What can you expect to be doing?

Here at the Hospice, we recruit a wide variety of roles, from shop assistants to fundraising and marketing professionals to nurses. All of our people play an important part in helping us to deliver vital end of life care to the community of Somerset. That's why we go to great lengths to recruit the right people - this is where you come in.


Working alongside the Recruitment Lead, you will play a crucial role in supporting the recruitment and onboarding of new staff.


You will also work across all areas of HR including records management, employee relations, and benefits administration.


In a typical week, you could be:


Posting job adverts on the careers website and job boards Setting up interviews and issuing interview packs Updating HR databases, including the Applicant Tracking System and the Drivers Register Managing inboxes and answering queries from staff, managers, and candidates Issuing offer letters and contracts Updating electronic personnel files Undertaking pre-employment checks, including reference requests, occupational health, DBS, and right to work.

What can you expect to be good at?

We are looking for candidates who:


Have administrative experience Have experience of using IT systems and databases Are methodical and can accurately follow processes. Are proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Understand confidentiality and data protection. Can communicate clearly by email, phone, and face to face. Are flexible and can prioritise workloads.

What can we offer you?

You won't just be joining a fantastic team - you'll be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. Everyone here contributes and has a part to play towards our goal. If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, working as part of a supportive team, we could be a perfect match.

Holiday entitlement

33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time) Ability to buy and sell annual leave

Pension scheme

NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme
Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution.

Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:

Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations for employees, their partners, and dependent children as well as Expert Case Management Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance Counselling and support Legal, financial, and medical information and advice

And more...

Health Cash Plans

- help with covering the cost of healthcare needs by providing cashback on a range of health benefits Blue Light Discount Card Enhanced parental leave
Excellent learning and development opportunities Free on-site parking in Yeovil and Taunton Volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Eligibility criteria applies

If you want to get to know our team or have a chat before applying, we'd love to hear from you. Just reach out to Katie Farmer, Recruitment Lead, at Katie.Farmer@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk


We are currently managing the recruitment process in-house and kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us with candidates for this role.


We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact us for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.


Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.


If you have all the information you need, just click apply. We can't wait to hear from you!

Closing date:

23rd June 2025


We would love the opportunity to interview the right person ahead of the closing date.


Applications will be reviewed as they come in and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as possible.