People And Culture Assistant

Starting Salary: £ 9,233.57- £12,510 depending on hours (£20,850 full time equivalent)

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Lancaster, with flexibility on work location where possible however some office attendance will be required

Contracted Hours: Between 15.5 to 21 hours per week

We're looking for a dedicated, highly organised and proactive People and Culture (HR) Assistant to join our team. The role is part time and can be worked flexibly across the week - we are happy to discuss what works best. 

About the team

In the role of People and Culture Assistant, you will undertake administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the People and Culture team. You will also get to be involved in administering wellbeing and engagement activities. This role is definitely varied and you will continually learn new things. The team will value your input and there will be lots of opportunities to put forward your ideas to improve the employee life cycle in line with our strategic aims.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our team, and in return, we can provide you with flexible working, personalised development plans and the ‘feel good’ factor in working for an educational charity, knowing that what you do makes a difference.

You can find out what our employees have to say about working at Ascentis by watching this video or reading some testimonials on our careers page

Your responsibilities will include:

• First Point of Contact - addressing questions and efficiently managing general emails that come into the People inbox. You will be dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
• Administration - Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail when handling administrative tasks such as drafting letters, managing documentation, and supporting various People and Culture processes.
• Digital Fluency - Utilise digital tools to maintain and update the People and Culture system, ensuring accurate employee records, processing joiners and leavers, and conducting data checks and audits.
• Employee Support - Offer first-line advice and training to managers on recruitment processes, our applicant tracking system, and initial stages of absences, contributing to a positive employee life cycle.
• One Team Ethos - You will be a team player ensuring you support your team members when needed as our team has a one-team ethos and we will always help each other.

To view the full Job Description please click here

So, what are you waiting for?

If you like the sound of the role and the organisation, and you think the below attributes describe you well, then we would love to hear from you.

• Qualified to GCSE level 4 or above (grade C), or equivalent, in English and Maths
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of seniority in an organisation, both verbally and in writing, to provide excellent customer service
• Experience of using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Proactive mindset with a can-do attitude and willing to contribute to continual improvement of processes 
• Ability to organise and prioritise work with experience of achieving agreed targets and working to deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and with others in a team

If you have the following attributes, then we’d be even more impressed:

• CIPD Level 3 Qualification
• Experienced and confident user of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Previous experience in an HR or Recruitment role
• Experience of accurately inputting to an HR system
• Experience of taking notes

Further Information and How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for our vacancy, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@ascentis.co.uk

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity with the recruiting manager, you can contact Stacey Boardman, People and Culture Manager at Stacey.Boardman@ascentis.co.uk or by phone on 01524 580641.

A little more about who we are

We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading educational charity groups, encompassing an awarding organisation, a provider of dyslexia intervention software and an online training organisation. Our enthusiastic people bring genuine passion and natural energy to everything that they do and through their infectious energy they transform the lives of thousands of people each year through the power of education. It has never been a more exciting time to join The Ascentis Group as we continue on our journey of growth across the UK and overseas.

The Ascentis Group is made up of brilliant people, unique in terms of background, personality, characteristics, experience and skill. We value our people for the differences they bring to the table and believe this diversity is powerful. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro rata), plus an additional day off on your Birthday after completion of probation period, days gifted during the Christmas period, increased annual leave with long service and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme. Potential of up to 43 days of annual leave (pro rata).
• Competitive pension benefits, including a salary sacrifice scheme
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Incremental service benefits as a family-friendly employer, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Leave and Pay, Sick Pay, Life Insurance, and Compassionate Leave with Pay
• Access to informal flexibility, allowing you to flex your working times and location where viable
• Reward and recognition scheme, regular team building, fun charity fundraising activities
• Access to state-of-the-art office and break facilities, including pool table, Xbox, outdoor seating, dressing room, Harry Potter reading room, employee library and more
• Free luxury bean-to-cup coffee, hot chocolate and tea provided
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Technology purchase scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• 24-hour Employee Helpline and a proactive focus on wellbeing with initiatives such as massages at work.
• Aviva DigiCare+ health app with access to virtual GP appointments, annual health check and more
• Free parking