HR Assistant

HR Assistant

You will be the first point of contact for employee and manager queries on a range of issues from
recruitment to pay and benefits and parental leave, escalating to HR Advisers where resolution
cannot be achieved at the first point of contact.
You will manage the recruitment and onboarding process, including attendance at interviews, and
will oversee the induction and probationary process. 
You will support both employees and managers with advice on absence and ensure all
relevant processes are followed and welfare support is offered to employees in need.
In conjunction with our payroll team you will ensure all changes affecting pay and benefits are
actioned monthly and be responsible for communications with employees.
You will also organise be involved in project work, production of reports, processes and system
development.

In this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

Previous experience in a HR or recruitment support role
Strong administrative skills
Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail, including handling of confidential
information
Clear, professional communication 
Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn bespoke software
Pragmatic approach to problem‑solving, decision making and service improvement
The ideal candidate for this role:

Should be comfortable with day to day in person and phone contact with stakeholders
Solution focussed and positive about the continuous improvement of our service
Should care about people and the workplace experience they receive

Terms and Conditions
Salary 
£30,015 per annum FTE.
2 posts available:
1 fixed term post providing cover for maternity leave. The expected end date is 30 June
2027. £30,015 actual salary per annum.
1 permanent post working Thursday and Friday. This working pattern is non-negotiable as
it forms a job-share partnership. £12,006 actual salary per annum.
Location 
Saint Margaret Clitherow Centre, Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AA. 
Hybrid working available for a maximum of 40% of contracted working hours, to be managed
around business need. Pre-planned travel across the area of the archdiocese will be required.
Working Hours
Maternity cover post - contracted hours are 35 per week Monday to Friday with flexibility
on start and end times depending on business need.
Job-share post - Thursday and Friday with flexibility on start and end times depending on
business need.
Annual leave 
38 days per holiday year inclusive of eight bank/public holidays, two fixed gifted days and
Christmas shutdown days. Pro rata for part time employees.
Pension 
Employees will be enrolled into the People’s Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of 3%
and 5% contributed by the employer. The archdiocese will match employee contributions up to
6% of their pensionable salary. 
Other benefits
There are a range of other benefits including a pension salary sacrifice scheme, subsidised
Lifestyles gym membership, cycle to work scheme, life assurance scheme, enhanced parental
leave pay and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including online GP facility. 
How to Apply 

Visit the careers page on our website 
online. 
http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers to apply
The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 13 April 2026.
Interviews: Week commencing 20 April 2026. 
Please note that the information you provide in your application will be used only for the purpose of recruitment
and selection and will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Working across the whole employee lifecycle we support 260 employees in the archdiocese which is a
registered charity, and 210 employees in our trading subsidiary company APCMC Ltd. In addition we
support approximately 80 parish priests in their line management of our employees.
Our administrative office is based in Sefton Park Liverpool however our teams are located across the
archdiocese from Penwortham, out to Tyldesley, south to Widnes and west to the Isle of Man, and of
course our co-cathedrals. A significant number of our employees support the work of our parishes within
which which parish priests have pastoral and administrative leadership. We also have staff working at NHS
hospitals and universities.
Our approach is relationship led, we empower and coach managers through HR processes, helping them
build confidence and consistency in people management. Our aim is to enable line managers to take
ownership, supported by clear advice, guidance and tools.
Over the past 18 months we have embarked on a programme of improvement reviewing policies,
procuring and implementing HR software, diversifying employee benefits, organisational review and
reviewing our handbooks and contracts.
Looking ahead, we will focus on collaborating with stakeholders to ensure organisational structure is fit for
purpose and supports the delivery of the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Plan and vision for the future. We will
also, though our newly created learning and development post, focus on the continuous professional
development of our workforce.
Visibility of the team is important and our colleagues are expected to visit our parishes to understand how
we can best support with the challenges they face. 
This is an exciting time to join the HR Team as we continue to embed meaningful change and shape a
modern, compassionate, and effective support function at the heart of the Archdiocese’s mission.