Job Description & Requirements
Responsible to: HR Officer
Hours: Full time (38 hours per week)
Salary: ยฃ23,000.00 to ยฃ24,500.00 per annum depending on experience
We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer, we support the recruitment and employment of staff with disabilities wherever possible.
Place of Work
To be located at the Trust HQ. Occasionally may be required to attend meetings or training outside the York area
To work as part of the HR team in supporting in all aspects and duties as required by the HR Manager/ Officer.
Main Duties:
ยท To provide support to the Wilberforce Trust HR Officer/ Manager
ยท To support the delivery of the Wilberforce Trust vision, mission, and strategy by assisting the HR Officer/Manager for new projects to deliver strategic objectives.
ยท To support the team with maintaining HR policies and practices appropriate for the Trust and any new initiative
ยท To support the team with recruitment of new staff where and when required and applicable, ensuring appropriate legal and safeguarding checks are made
ยท Recruitment process including preparing and posting job advertisements.
ยท Vetting applicants/ candidates/ arranging interviews.
ยท To support the team to liaise with all departments on the on-boarding and exit processes as required
ยท Assisting with staff inductions and associated paperwork for training.
ยท To support the team to maintain appropriate personnel files compliant with GDPR, employment law and CQC standards
ยท To support the team to maintain a data base of staff and relevant contracts
ยท To provide support when needed for monthly and quarterly HR reports for senior managers
ยท To support the team to track and assist managers with the performance management processes including appraisal, disciplinary and grievance
ยท Support the team to maintain the sickness and holiday records for all staff and report HR Manager monthly
ยท Support the team to provide the Finance department of all new starters, leavers and other changes to contracts and pay
ยท If required, Issue all offer letters, contracts and terms and conditions
ยท Research and attend Job Fairs and any other relative community engagements
General:
ยท Promote diversity and equality
ยท Support the safety, well -being and protection of people in the delivery of services through compliance with the current HR and safeguarding policies
ยท Remain up to date with current recruitment legislation within the social care sector
ยท To actively participate in relevant training an ongoing professional development to meet identified knowledge and skill requirements
ยท Develop and maintain good working relations with all Wilberforce Tenants, clients, staff and managers
ยท To attend any disciplinary/investigation/sickness review meetings as and when required to represent HR & take notes
ยท Support the HR team when required, attend weekly meetings and produce weekly/monthly reports
Person specification:
ยท Develop and maintain good working relations with all Wilberforce Trust staff
ยท Promote good employment practices, equal opportunities and welfare in accordance with Trust policies, including disciplinary and grievance procedures
ยท To have flexibility to work outside of office hours on occasions as required
ยท To work independently to tight deadlines
ยท Ability to deliver difficult improvement requirements in a constructive way
ยท Interview skills and experience (essential)
ยท Reporting skills
ยท Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (essential)
ยท Build open and constructive working relationships with all service users of the Trust to ensure high quality experience โ invite feedback to inform future developments
ยท To represent the Trust as required
ยท Thorough understanding of ethics, regulations and laws
ยท Working with management, regulators and board members
ยท Support colleagues to find solutions when implementing change and improvement plans
ยท To undertake such other duties as the Chief Executive or Trustees may reasonably require from time to time
Communication:
ยท Ensure effective timely communications on key issues to line managers.
ยท Promote mechanisms to seek out, listen and respond to views and ideas of others.
ยท Manage effective communications with all potential candidates, staff and managers
The above job description is for guidance only and is not contractual. The Management and Board of Trustees reserve the right to alter, delete or add any part after consultation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: ยฃ23,000.00-ยฃ24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Human resources: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Overview
| Company | The Wilberforce Trust |
| Location | ๐ฌ๐ง York, England |
| Employment Type | FULL_TIME |
| Sector | General |
| Compensation | ยฃ23,000 - ยฃ24,500 |
| Date Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |