Hr Assistant

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role:

Activate Learning have an exciting opportunity for an HR Assistant to join our dynamic team in Oxford.

Working within a busy front-line HR Services team, the purpose of the role is to provide a professional, high quality, timely and customer focused transactional service for all HR processes in line with our staff journey, including the onboarding of all new staff in line with safer recruitment practices. This is a busy team working to tight deadlines.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, offering a hybrid working model and flexibility in location, although there will be some requirement to work  at City of Oxford College.

What do you need to be successful as an HR Assistant at Activate Learning?

You will have some experience in an HR role, either as an HR Administrator or HR Assistant. An understanding of processes including onboarding, Right to Work, references etc. is required for this role. You’ll also have experience using an ATS and HRIS.    

The ideal candidate will have experience offering great customer service with a quick turnaround the ability to remain calm under pressure and understand and resolve a range of requests whilst working within standard processes and procedures.

•    Can confidently use Word, Excel, and Teams
•    Exceptional  attention to detail and able to process large volumes of work quickly and accurately
•    Excellent customer service skills
•    A ‘can do’ attitude

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here is a reminder of some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Specialised support and development for teaching staff
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee resource groups
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.