Hello

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy.

We are looking for a proactive People & Culture Administrator to support the delivery of our People & Culture action plan, whilst ensuring efficient and effective administrative support is provided for HR functions. The role will also include administrative and diary support for the Chief Executive and senior leadership team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinate training programmes for all UPSU staff and maintain a training matrix to ensure that all mandatory and job-related training is up-to-date and refreshed when necessary.
• Provide HR administrative support including recruitment, onboarding, training records, absence records, staff leavers and all HR processes.
• Maintain an organised filing system of electronic documents in relation to all aspects of HR.
• Monitor generic HR mailbox and respond appropriately.

Requirements include:

• Minimum GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HR processes and related administration.
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Solution focussed.
• Ability to prioritise multiple strands of work in a busy environment.

Why join UPSU?

• A supportive, friendly workplace where you’ll make a real difference to students.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• UPSU closes over Christmas, giving you valuable extra time off to recharge.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Please see full job description and person specification here

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact the People & Culture Manager at: sarah.pain@su.plymouth.ac.uk

Hours: 22 hours per week, hybrid working available

Salary range: Grade B - £27,953 to £31,426 (pro rata) – actual starting salary £16,771 pa

Timescale:

Closing date: 5th October 2025  

• Shortlisting: 6th - 7th October 2025
• Interviews: in the week beginning 13th October 2025
• Expected start date: November 2025 (or sooner)