HR Assistant (Maternity Cover) (110844-0925)
Role overview and application details have been refined for clarity and accessibility. The University of Warwick is seeking an HR Assistant for a maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will work within the HR team, providing advice and guidance to staff, and will have opportunities to develop HR knowledge and experience.
About The Role
This opportunity will provide exposure to a wide range of HR issues and involve contact with a broad range of people. You will apply HR knowledge daily to provide advice and support to staff and to learn and grow in your HR career. You should be able to work effectively in a team and on your own initiative to resolve issues.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced administrators with an eye for detail and a passion for HR. The successful applicant must be flexible and able to respond quickly and appropriately to individual situations, communicating effectively with a wide range of people in a proactive and customer-focused way.
About The Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering. WMG is recognised for world-class research, industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.
Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre, the Energy Innovation Centre, and our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK. 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. For more information, please visit our website.
How to Apply
Closing deadline: Sunday 5 October 2025 at 23:55 (BST).
To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
* Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
* Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
* Your motivations for applying to the role.
* Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
Interview Date: TBC | Start Date: TBC
Please note that application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline. You will not be able to submit after 23:55, even if you opened the form earlier. Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What We Offer
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick and our awards and accreditations. We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Offenders: The University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose convictions. Disclosures at application stage are visible only to the DBS team, not to hiring panels, to ensure fairness in shortlisting.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please check eligibility before applying.
Job Description: JD - HR Assistant (110844).pdf – 145KB. Opens in a new window.
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