HR Assistant

This diverse role provides the full range of HR office administration, recruitment, induction and training for new employees and volunteers as well as first line HR support to our Managers and Staff and supports our volunteers. There will also be opportunities to support HR casework (note taking), assisting in training events and assessment days.

Covering maternity leave, this post will work at Little Bridge House providing Human Resources (HR) support to our Care, Fundraising and Retail teams, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their HR experience in a supportive and rewarding environment.

• HR Assistant – Maternity Cover
• Location – Barnstaple Little Bridge House
• Job Type – Full time
• Contract Type – Fixed Term Contract
• Temporary Maternity Cover – 9 – 12 Months, from mid October

About you:

You will have strong communication and organisational skills and have experience of working in a busy multi-tasking administrative role where attention to detail and meeting deadlines was a key part of the role. A working background in an HR/Recruitment environment is essential and a CIPD qualification would be advantageous. Strong IT skills are essential including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience of using databases and editing websites would also be advantageous.

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. We offer competitive benefits and of course the knowledge that every day your work makes a real difference to short and precious lives across the South West.

Location:

This post is based at Little Bridge House (near Barnstaple North Devon), with some home working by arrangement

About CHSW and why join us:

We are an established and highly successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the Southwest of England.

What We Offer:

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team.

Benefits of working at CHSW include:

∎ 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service

∎ enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay

∎ personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

∎ family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay

∎ occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme

∎ group life insurance scheme

∎ training and development opportunities

∎ environmental and green agenda

∎ a supportive and inclusive environment

∎ a chance to make a real difference

Join our team…
Join us in making a meaningful difference making the most of short and precious lives.

Apply Now:
To find out more please see the job description and person specification on our website.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 September 2024
Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 24 September 2024, at Little Bridge House

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314