CHEC

People Assistant

The closing date is 28 November 2025

Job summary

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you're dynamic, focused have the vision to support our growth and the courage to tell us how we can be even better - come and join us! We have an exciting opportunity for a People Assistant to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has come up for a People Assistant to join our HR team as we embark onto our next stage of continued growth. The People Assistant will support the HR department to ensure that all HR admin processes run smoothly and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and maintaining the HR system on a daily basis and ensure that data is uploaded onto the systems accurately to ensure that all relevant information is available to the business to support the workforce, covering both permanent and temporary resource.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1145999

Job locations

Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl, Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Answer HR queries from employees and external providers that are received by phone and email Organises and maintains employees personnel records/files. Helps support change management processes Chasing and updating mandatory training completion certificates Creating and issuing reports when requested by managers Prepares new employee starter packs on a weekly basis Carry out compliance checks for all Permanent staff. Register and carry out compliance checks for all Sessional and Bank staff. Providing support to the HR team to meet SLAs on offers, contracts of employment, changes to terms and conditions of employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Answer HR queries from employees and external providers that are received by phone and email Organises and maintains employees personnel records/files. Helps support change management processes Chasing and updating mandatory training completion certificates Creating and issuing reports when requested by managers Prepares new employee starter packs on a weekly basis Carry out compliance checks for all Permanent staff. Register and carry out compliance checks for all Sessional and Bank staff. Providing support to the HR team to meet SLAs on offers, contracts of employment, changes to terms and conditions of employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • Previous experience within a busy administration environment, HR experience is advantageous
  • Confident on Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
  • Familiarity with HR software and systems is an advantage.
  • Experience dealing with internal and external queries
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Adaptability and a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • Previous experience within a busy administration environment, HR experience is advantageous
  • Confident on Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
  • Familiarity with HR software and systems is an advantage.
  • Experience dealing with internal and external queries
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  • Adaptability and a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl, Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl, Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Business Partner

Joshua Robinson

joshua.r@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1145999

Job locations

Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl, Fulwood

Fulwood, Preston

PR2 9WT


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