HR Assistant Oxford, England
Job description
Published at: 2023-02-14
In this pack you will find: a detailed job description, the minimum requirements for this role, the profile of an ideal candidate, information about the selection process, and an introduction to the company for on-course staff.
You can email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Oxford Summer Courses, a Bridgemark company
Oxford Summer Courses is part of Bridgemark Education, founded by two school friends and Oxford graduates who wanted to open up exceptional educational journeys to more people. In 2021 we ran COVID-compliant in-person courses. Our approach is based on interactive teaching, growth mindsets, small group learning, and tutor autonomy. We channel our passion into making a positive impact on our surroundings whether that be our students, the wider community or the environment.
Applications are open for 2023 courses.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted and that no terminology in this document is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Job Description
Main duties and responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, diligent and efficient HR Assistant to join our team in an award winning education company. You’ll start on a fixed-term basis to provide key support enabling us to recruit high quality tutors and pastoral care staff or our courses in Oxford, Cambridge and London.
Great recruitment is at the heart of our success. You will be key to our recruitment processes, manage our application pipeline and ensure we maintain our strong policies around safeguarding and safer recruitment.
Main Duties
- Support the delivery of the seasonal HR strategy for our Service Delivery team
- Monitor, track and coordinate applications and interviews
- Provide a prompt and professional response to all applications and queries
- Conduct and document interviews in line with company standards
- Carry out all necessary compliance checks and maintain accurate records
- Coordinate and support Right to Work and DBS document drop in sessions
- Support the onboarding process to ensure all staff are able to work in-line with equal opportunities and safeguarding policies
- Assistance with seasonal staff payroll process
Practical details
- Start date: Immediate start
- Location: Oxford office during peak delivery period
- Contract type: Fixed term contract March - mid-August 2023
- Hours: Part time, equivalent of 3 days per week
- Salary: £11.35 Hourly rate/ FTE £22,870
Person specification
Minimum requirements
- Experience of HR or working in a HR environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly accurate with attention to detail
- Professional work ethic and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent planning and organisation skills with ability to prioritise
- Able to work well in a team and on own initiative
- Experience of managing a technical environment similar to ours - Google Workspace and CRM
Desirable attributes
- Experience working in education
- Experience using Salesforce
What is in it for you:
- Professional development
- 25 days annual leave (prorated)
- Excellent team culture
- Social and wellbeing initiatives
Selection process
Application Details
- We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, early application is encouraged. Were serve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive enough applicants.
- Application Method: Please submit a CV and cover letter of no more than 2 A4pages, outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Please email these documents to [email protected]
