St Wilfrid's Hospice (Chichester)

Want to make a difference to local lives?

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.

Being an HR Administrator at St Wilfrid’s

Part-Time | 22.5 hours per week | 3 to 4 days per week | Office based with occasional home working

We’re excited to welcome a new HR Administrator to join our friendly and supportive HR Team here at St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
If you’re an organised, people-focused individual who enjoys variety and making a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you’ll do

This is a very varied role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our people processes run smoothly and that all our people feel supported throughout their journey with us. You’ll:

• Support recruitment and onboarding, including adverts, interviews & pre-employment checks
• Prepare contracts and HR documentation
• Maintain accurate HR records and update HR systems (CIPHR & Training Tracker)
• Respond to employee and manager queries professionally and confidentially
• Process contract and payroll changes and support wellbeing & training activities
• Help improve processes and support HR projects

This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, which can be worked across 3 or 4 days to suit your schedule. The role is predominantly office-based at our beautiful purpose-built Hospice in Bosham, allowing you to be part of our friendly on-site team, with the option for occasional pre-arranged home working days to support flexibility and work–life balance.

Click here to view a full job description.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in a busy administration role
• Excellent communication, organisation & attention to detail
• Confident with Microsoft Office & data handling
• Discreet, supportive and customer-focused
• Desirable: HR administration experience, CIPD Level 3 (or working towards), experience in charity and / or healthcare.

What we offer you

We offer all St Wilfrid’s employees the following benefits:

• Annual Leave – 27 days per year plus bank holidays, pro-rata which increases with service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support
• Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership – And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits
• Generous Workplace Pension – 7.5% employer contribution for employees
• Life Assurance Scheme – Should the worst happen while you’re working with us, your loved ones will receive a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)
• Subsidised food – A range of high-quality meals at low prices for all employees when on site at the Hospice

How to apply

Closing date for applications is 19th November 2025 (midnight).

Please complete the online form below, where you can add your CV or a completed application form if you prefer.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please contact Sarah Haig at hradmin@stwh.co.uk or call 01243 755183. Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received.