Job Description

About the role: We are looking to recruit a Human Resources Administrator to join our HR team and help Porchlight make a difference to people's lives. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop in the role (Full training provided). This role may even suit a recent Human Resources graduate looking to develop HR experience within an office environment, or someone looking to move from a retail/customer services/hospitality role and keen to break into an office environment.

The role requires:  

  • Being responsible for providing a reliable and robust, HR administrative support function.
  • Supporting the start to finish recruitment process.
  • Overseeing the administration for employee training.
  • Being the first point of contact for any HR queries.
  • Gathering appropriate data and reports to provide to the Head of HR.
  • Working with the Head of HR to develop the HR system.

Working pattern: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Contract start date: May 2026.

Contract type: Fixed Term until June 2027 (maternity cover).

Interview date: Friday 20th March

What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)

£24,570 rising to £27,070 after 5 years’ service

What you'll receive in return (Benefits)

  • Annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme where contributions up to 7% will be matched
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Occupational maternity pay
  • Employee assistance programme 
  • Private GP
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to mental health first aider's
  • Hybrid work
  • Life insurance 

CIPD Requirement

Not required

Email Contact for candidates

kellie@porchlight.org.uk

Closing Date

09/03/2026