HR Administrative Assistant; Maternity Cover

Position: HR Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Location: Goring-by-Sea

Northbrook College, part of the Chichester College Group

Human Resources Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover) []

£25,381 - £25,482 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you looking to start an exciting career in Human Resources?

Full time fixed-term HR Administrative Assistant role available at the Chichester College Group. We are seeking efficient and customer focused Administrative Assistants to join our friendly Human Resources team. Based at the Group’s West Durrington campus, you will support the recruitment process by processing applications, preparing invites and making arrangements for interviews and obtaining required information. In addition, you will provide a welcoming reception service for the HR team.

Our HR Administrative Assistant will have experience of office administration and procedures and hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.

You will be joining a stellar team! We pride ourselves on our camaraderie and conscientious approach to work. We value innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement.

For further information or a chat about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alex Sturt at .

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.

Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).

Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).

Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover for a maximum of one year, or until the return, resignation or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated.

If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

Closing date: 9 February 2026

Interview date: w/c 23 February 2026

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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