People Advisor & Coordinator (Part-Time, Flexible)

The Role

Looking for a part-time HR role where you can actually make a difference?

We’re hiring a People Advisor & Coordinator to join our small, friendly People & Talent team at Castle Howard — one of the UK’s most iconic heritage destinations.

This is a 25-hour role (across 5 days) with genuine flexibility, plus the opportunity to pick up extra paid hours during peak periods (especially Christmas recruitment and onboarding).

You’ll be supporting a unique and diverse workforce of around 250 employees (increasing during peak periods), and 300 volunteers.

It’s a hands-on, generalist role — perfect if you enjoy variety, autonomy, and being the go-to person for support and advice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting managers and colleagues with day-to-day HR queries
• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding (including seasonal campaigns)
• Supporting employee relations, absence and performance processes
• Liaising with payroll and maintaining HR systems
• Supporting internal communications and engagement
• Working closely with our volunteer team
• Championing wellbeing and a positive culture across the Estate

What We’re Looking For

• Some experience in HR (admin or advisory level)
• Someone organised, proactive and approachable
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• A strong communicator who builds trust easily
• Someone who enjoys a varied role and a bit of pace

Bonus points for:

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)
• Interest in wellbeing and mental health support (MHFA training supported)
• Experience in a seasonal, hospitality or visitor-based environment

Why This Role?

• Flexible 25 hours across 5 days
• Extra earning potential with paid additional hours at peak times
• A genuinely people-focused culture
• Real variety — no two days the same
• A chance to support both employees and volunteers
• Dog-friendly office (yes, really)
• Beautiful place to work

The Details

• Salary: c. £30,000 FTE (c. £20,000 pro rata)
• Location: On-site at Castle Howard Estate
• Contract: Permanent

Interested?

If you, or someone in your network, are looking for a flexible HR role in A Place Like No Other, we’d love to hear from you.

• Flexible 25 hours across 5 days
• Extra earning potential with paid additional hours at peak times
• 31 days holiday
• Castle Howard Membership 
• A genuinely people-focused culture
• Real variety — no two days the same
• A chance to support both employees and volunteers
• Dog-friendly office (yes, really)
• Beautiful place to work