HR Coordinator

• Working Pattern:
  Full‑time, 37 hours per week; hybrid working, typically 1 to 2 days per week onsite at Orchard House B, Lincoln
• Salary: £26,847 - £28,153
• Location:
  
  Lincoln
• Closing Date: 21.10.26
• Interviews: WC 2.11.26

Due to internal progression, we’re looking for a HR Coordinator to join our People Function in the Resourcing team. The role will support recruitment across Lincolnshire County Council on a 12 month fixed term contract, it could be a secondment opportunity for an internal applicant.

You’ll be part of our broader People function, collaborating closely with colleagues across Advisory, Resourcing, Talent, and Learning. People are at the heart of everything we do, so strong communication, collaboration, and attention to detail are key.

Our values guide everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who share our passion for living these values and making a positive difference.

• Supporting recruitment activity across a wide range of services
• Onboarding new starters, including pre‑employment checks
• Posting and managing vacancies, including school roles
• Liaising with candidates, hiring managers, and senior leaders
• Arranging interviews and supporting assessment centres
• Maintaining recruitment systems, data, and reports
• Leading or contributing to individual projects alongside day‑to‑day operations

From roads being built, to children being supported safely, to heritage sites, social care, IT, finance, transport, environmental services, and more — the roles you help recruit have a direct impact on communities.

You’ll be:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
• Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
• Positive, resilient and solutions‑focused
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
• Confident using multiple systems and learning new technology
• Experience in HR, recruitment, or administration is helpful, but just as important is your willingness to learn, contribute proactively, and make a difference.

We operate a flexible, hybrid working model, balancing home‑based work with time at our newly refurbished Orchard House

B. We’re usually onsite 1–2 days per week, but there’s always the option to come in more often and enjoy a friendly, supportive environment.

We value team spirit — we socialise, support each other, and celebrate milestones together. From festive lunches to small office traditions, these moments strengthen our collaborative culture.

• Work that’s varied, engaging, and rewarding
• Exposure to a wide range of services and stakeholders
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• The chance to play a key role in delivering essential public services
• Supporting managers to recruit the right talent you'll play an important role in helping Lincolnshire County Council deliver services that make a difference to communities across the county.

Applications close 21.10.26 and interviews will be held WC 2.11.26.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process. Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely.

We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed. Fluency Duty In accordance with Part7 of the Immigration Act
2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.