At the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), we’re passionate about helping people realise their creative potential. Our community of staff and students is at the heart of everything we do — and we’re proud to be recognised as a leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training.
We’re looking for a motivated and proactive HR Administrator to join our friendly HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR career in a diverse, inclusive, and inspiring environment.
You’ll be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries — keeping everything running smoothly and helping colleagues feel supported.
What you’ll do
In this varied role, you’ll support every stage of the employee journey, including:
1. Coordinating recruitment and onboarding
2. Preparing offer letters and contracts
3. Supporting induction and learning & development processes
4. Maintaining our HR database and ensuring data accuracy
5. Helping to implement our new HR and Payroll system
What we’re looking for
6. CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it)
7. Experience in an HR or administrative role
8. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
9. Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
10. Great communication and teamwork skills
What we offer
11. Salary: £24,685 – £28,031 per annum
12. 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and additional closure days
13. Hybrid working (4 days on-site)
14. Complimentary tickets to LIPA productions
15. Access to an inspiring and supportive work culture
Closing date: Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12 noon
How to apply
Download full details and an application form from our website.
As we work in education, we require an application form so we cannot accept CV’s.
Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on or 0151 330 3091.
Completed applications should be sent to
No agencies.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We are committed to working together to create an inclusive environment that offers equitable opportunities for all, pursuing our vision to be a leading vocational training institution.
As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans. Appointments will always be made on merit.
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