Job summary
Join our passionate and friendly team at The Prince of Wales Hospice as People and Culture Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping a positive and supportive workplace culture.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive, organised and people-focused individual to support our People and Culture team in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation. This varied and rewarding role includes:
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
- Coordinating HR administration and employee records
- Assisting with employee relations meetings and training coordination
- Managing and maintaining accurate HR systems and data
- Acting as the first point of contact for HR and recruitment enquiries
You’ll work closely with the People and Culture Manager and Director of People and Culture to support the smooth running of the team and help drive a culture that reflects our Hospice values.
Main duties of the job
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within an HR environment, supporting a range of tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR information systems
- CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Above all, you'll be committed to delivering an exceptional service that supports our staff and contributes to our compassionate and inclusive culture.
About us
Why Join Us?
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey:
100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference
97% said they enjoy working here
We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be valued, empowered and encouraged to develop your skills.
Benefits include:
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
Discounted on-site meals during working hours
Discounted local gym memberships
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Flexible working
Annual salary review
Job description
Job responsibilities
People and Culture Officer Salary: £25,900 – £28,485 (FTE) Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, occasional weekend cover may be required Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract
Join our passionate and friendly team at The Prince of Wales Hospice as People and Culture Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping a positive and supportive workplace culture.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive, organised and people-focused individual to support our People and Culture team in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation. This varied and rewarding role includes:
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
- Coordinating HR administration and employee records
- Assisting with employee relations meetings and training coordination
- Managing and maintaining accurate HR systems and data
- Acting as the first point of contact for HR and recruitment enquiries
You’ll work closely with the People and Culture Manager and Director of People and Culture to support the smooth running of the team and help drive a culture that reflects our Hospice values.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within an HR environment, supporting a range of tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR information systems
- CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Above all, you'll be committed to delivering an exceptional service that supports our staff and contributes to our compassionate and inclusive culture.
Why Join Us?
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey:
- 100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference
- 97% said they enjoy working here
We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be valued, empowered and encouraged to develop your skills.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Annual salary review
Ready to apply?
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Jade Dickinson, People and Culture Manager: jdickinson@pwh.org.uk 01977 781463
Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025
Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.
Job description
Job responsibilities
People and Culture Officer Salary: £25,900 – £28,485 (FTE) Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, occasional weekend cover may be required Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract
Join our passionate and friendly team at The Prince of Wales Hospice as People and Culture Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping a positive and supportive workplace culture.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive, organised and people-focused individual to support our People and Culture team in delivering a high-quality HR service across the organisation. This varied and rewarding role includes:
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
- Coordinating HR administration and employee records
- Assisting with employee relations meetings and training coordination
- Managing and maintaining accurate HR systems and data
- Acting as the first point of contact for HR and recruitment enquiries
You’ll work closely with the People and Culture Manager and Director of People and Culture to support the smooth running of the team and help drive a culture that reflects our Hospice values.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Experience working within an HR environment, supporting a range of tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR information systems
- CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Above all, you'll be committed to delivering an exceptional service that supports our staff and contributes to our compassionate and inclusive culture.
Why Join Us?
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we believe in looking after our people. In our most recent staff survey:
- 100% of our employees said they feel they make a real difference
- 97% said they enjoy working here
We offer a supportive environment where you’ll be valued, empowered and encouraged to develop your skills.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Annual salary review
Ready to apply?
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Jade Dickinson, People and Culture Manager: jdickinson@pwh.org.uk 01977 781463
Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025
Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing Employee Relations meetings
- Sound experience of delivering HR advice
- Successful experience of coordinating HR activities and events
- Sound experience of HR administration
Desirable
- Experience of developing HR processes/procedures and guidance notes
- Experience of taking accurate minutes at various meetings
- Voluntary sector or healthcare experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of HR legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of recruitment and training
- Knowledge of NHS and CCG
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- CIPD qualified to certificate level, qualified through experience or willing to work towards
- Educated to further education level (or equivalent) plus good Math and English
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A strong understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to effective liaise with others
- Ability to provide advice and guidance to line managers on HR issues
- Ability to meet deadlines and deal with conflicting demands
- Proficient IT skills and experience of using a HR system
- Problem solving skills and ability to make sound decisions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive professional approach and image
- Personal drive and resilience
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Empathy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing Employee Relations meetings
- Sound experience of delivering HR advice
- Successful experience of coordinating HR activities and events
- Sound experience of HR administration
Desirable
- Experience of developing HR processes/procedures and guidance notes
- Experience of taking accurate minutes at various meetings
- Voluntary sector or healthcare experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of HR legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of recruitment and training
- Knowledge of NHS and CCG
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- CIPD qualified to certificate level, qualified through experience or willing to work towards
- Educated to further education level (or equivalent) plus good Math and English
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A strong understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to effective liaise with others
- Ability to provide advice and guidance to line managers on HR issues
- Ability to meet deadlines and deal with conflicting demands
- Proficient IT skills and experience of using a HR system
- Problem solving skills and ability to make sound decisions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive professional approach and image
- Personal drive and resilience
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Empathy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.