Are you an efficient, friendly administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy providing reliable, flexible support across recruitment and general HR administration? Signature Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Resource Assistant to join the Engineering Research and Development Dept at a leading London university. This is a part-time, 3-month temporary role with a hybrid working structure (3 days on campus, 2 days remote), providing vital administrative support to the department’s HR and resource functions.
Working closely with the Departmental Resources Manager, Resource Administrator, and Research & Finance Manager, you’ll help ensure the smooth delivery of key staff processes. From recruitment and onboarding to record keeping and compliance.
Resource Assistant Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with recruitment processes: drafting job adverts, organising interviews, and supporting onboarding tasks
* Communicate with staff about first-day logistics, access, inductions, and right to work checks
* Support contract changes, departures, and related updates, submitting requests and maintaining approval records
* Monitor the HR inbox, respond to queries, signpost guidance, and escalate where needed
* Maintain accurate staff records and databases, handling data in line with GDPR
* Provide general admin support, including help with visitors, scheduling, and document uploads
Resource Assistant Key Skills:
* Proven experience efficiently managing administrative tasks in a busy office environment
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
* Excellent communication skills with attention to detail and professionalism when working with multiple stakeholders
* Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and web-based information systems
This is a great opportunity to join a welcoming, fast-moving team where your administrative skills will be valued every day. Apply now for an immediate start.
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