Job summary
People Assistant - 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Please note this is a hybrid working role and you will need to be office based at the RUH in Bath at least 2 days per week as part of the people hub team,
Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting a positive employee experience? We're looking for a dynamic People Assistant to join our People and Culture Directorate on a one-year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
In this role, you'll be a key part of our People Hub team, providing essential administrative and coordination support to help us deliver high-quality, responsive HR services across the Trust. From supporting day-to-day people processes to helping streamline our employee journey, you'll play an important part in ensuring our colleagues feel supported from the moment they join us.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy being the go-to person for getting things done, and want to develop your HR career within a friendly and committed team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As the first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will play a central role in supporting a smooth and efficient People service. You'll assist with coordinating recruitment processes, keeping our workforce records accurate and up to date, and ensuring all employment checks are completed in line with policy. You will also support the team by preparing reports, drafting professional correspondence, and organising meetings to help keep everything running seamlessly.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Please note inline with Home Office guidance this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship - for more information go toSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role.
Please note inline with Home Office guidance this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship - for more information go toSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum equivalent of GCSE level (C or above in Maths and English) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Certificate in Human Resources Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an office environment
- Knowledge and experience of implementing, developing and maintaining office procedures and systems
- Experience of notetaking at formal meetings
Desirable
- Experience working in a confidential environment
Skills
Essential
- Competent user of Microsoft Highly developed skills in Office, Email and Internet Experience of keeping minutes at meetings.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with staff and managers at all levels.
- Able to provide a high-quality customer service and meet the needs of customers
- Advanced keyboard skills and competent word processing, spreadsheet skills and e-mail, including the ability to mail merge and manipulate data.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to minimum equivalent of GCSE level (C or above in Maths and English) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Certificate in Human Resources Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience working in an office environment
- Knowledge and experience of implementing, developing and maintaining office procedures and systems
- Experience of notetaking at formal meetings
Desirable
- Experience working in a confidential environment
Skills
Essential
- Competent user of Microsoft Highly developed skills in Office, Email and Internet Experience of keeping minutes at meetings.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with staff and managers at all levels.
- Able to provide a high-quality customer service and meet the needs of customers
- Advanced keyboard skills and competent word processing, spreadsheet skills and e-mail, including the ability to mail merge and manipulate data.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
