Job Description
People (HR) Administrator - Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
We’re looking for a proactive and organised People (HR) Administrator to join our friendly and supportive People Services team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment, takes pride in providing high-quality support, and wants to make a positive difference to the colleague experience.
Working at Bournemouth & Poole College, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, supporting a range of HR activities and helping to deliver a professional, responsive service to colleagues across the College.
Whether you’re developing your HR career or bringing strong administrative experience into a people-focused role, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills in a supportive and collaborative team.
About the role
As a key member of our People Services team, you’ll be at the heart of our People Services operations, providing high-quality administrative support and frontline advice to colleagues across the college.
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our HR processes run smoothly, including:
* Acting as the first point of contact for HR enquiries
* Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes
* Maintaining accurate HR records and systems
* Coordinating safer recruitment checks (including DBS and referencing)
* Supporting payroll, compliance and reporting activities
* Helping to deliver an efficient and customer-focused People Service
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has experience in a busy administrative or customer-focused role
* Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Is confident working with data, systems and processes
* Can manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
* Communicates clearly and builds positive working relationships
* Is professional, proactive and keen to learn
Experience in HR or an education setting would be beneficial, but not essential, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career or develop knowledge of the FE sector.
Why join us?
* Gain valuable experience across the full HR lifecycle
* Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment
* Develop your skills and build your HR career
* A varied role where no two days are the same
* Be part of an organisation that values people and inclusion
* Competitive benefits including generous leave
Working at Bournemouth and Poole College
More than just a job.
At Bournemouth & Poole College, we are passionate about turning potential into professionals. We are the largest college in the area and a vital engine for the local economy, educating over 9,000 learners and partnering with over 1,000 employers to bridge the gap between local talent and real futures.
A proud culture.
We know that if we want our students to succeed, we have to start by looking after our people. We work hard to create an environment where you feel trusted and valued rather than just employed. In our 2025 inspection, Ofsted observed:
"They have developed an inclusive culture where staff feel empowered to make a positive difference to students and apprentices. Leaders and managers have improved staff morale; staff are proud to work at the college."
A place to grow and belong.
We are committed to a workplace that is genuinely inclusive, where everyone is inspired to contribute and succeed. You will find a vibrant, rewarding environment that celebrate ambition and success in equal measures. To get a better feel for life at the College and explore our full range of benefits, visit our Work With Us page.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.