Overview
People Officer - Learning, Development and Talent Acquisition. Fixed Term Contract. Contract: Fixed Term (anticipated February 2026 - February 2027).
Salary: £29,000 - £35,500.
Our client, a highly respected and well-established professional services firm with multiple offices across the South West, is seeking a People Officer to join their friendly and dynamic HR team on a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable and proactive HR professional to make an impact across key areas of Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Wellbeing. Working closely with the People Director and a small, collaborative team, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the professional growth and engagement of employees across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Support the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, and recruitment coordination.
* Support recruitment campaigns and career events, particularly during busy periods or to provide cover within the team.
* Coordinate onboarding plans and induction sessions for new starters.
* Design and deliver engaging face-to-face and virtual training sessions.
* Assist senior leaders with training content and delivery.
* Support soft skills development and wellbeing initiatives across the firm.
* Organise large-scale internal events such as the Annual Firm Day and wellbeing campaigns.
* Manage training administration, course bookings, and CPD processes.
* Liaise with external training providers and promote training opportunities internally.
* Coordinate initiatives such as “Training Tuesdays” and “Wellbeing Wednesdays”.
* Oversee employee wellbeing programmes, including healthcare and mental health support.
About You / Qualifications
* Professional, approachable, and passionate about people development. Thrive in a busy, multi-faceted role and enjoy working with others to make a positive difference in the employee experience.
* A genuine interest in learning, development, and wellbeing.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Confidence in designing and delivering engaging presentations and training materials.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); Canva experience is a bonus.
* Flexibility to travel between offices when required.
* Experience in training, HR, or recruitment (desirable).
Benefits & Working Arrangements
If you have the skills and experience required please apply now!
* Full-time preferred (36.25 hours per week), though part-time may be considered.
* Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service.
* Annual salary review and pension contribution scheme.
* Access to wellbeing and healthcare support.
* Additional flexible benefits including cycle to work, charity giving, and private medical insurance.
If you have the skills required please apply now.
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