HR Officer (CSHRS1225)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Two roles available, one based in Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) and the other in the Faculty of Environment and Social Sciences (ESS)

As a HR Officer you will have responsibility for the full range of HR activities including workforce planning and recruitment you will support managers in dealing with staffing issues effectively and implementing process improvements to enhance the service we provide. You will be a key member of our busy, solution focussed HR team, working with colleagues across the service on both “business as usual” and service wide HR strategic initiatives. Alternatively, you may be working with one of the University’s major change programmes, supporting the introduction of new ways of working.

You will bring a strong commitment to service excellence and continuous service improvement. You will be able to act as champion of good HR practice and be able to coach and challenge as required. As an experienced professional, you will be able to step straight into a busy team by being adaptable and comfortable in responding to competing demands.

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Lisa Crow, Head of HR for the Faculty of Environment and Social Sciences (ESS)

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum