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. The Role As a People Officer, you will support the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, and recruitment coordination. Your main responsibilities will include: Supporting recruitment campaigns and career events, particularly during busy periods or to provide cover within the team Coordinating onboarding plans and induction sessions for new starters Designing and delivering engaging face-to-face and virtual training sessions Assisting senior leaders with training content and delivery Supporting soft skills development and wellbeing initiatives across the firm Organising large-scale internal events such as the Annual Firm Day and wellbeing campaigns Managing training administration, course bookings, and CPD processes Liaising with external training providers and promoting training opportunities internally Coordinating initiatives such as “Training Tuesdays” and “Wellbeing Wednesdays” Overseeing employee wellbeing programmes, including healthcare and mental health support This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to a wide range of HR and people-related activities within a supportive and collaborative environment. About You We’re looking for an individual who is professional, approachable, and passionate about people development. You’ll thrive in a busy, multi-faceted role and enjoy working with others to make a positive difference in the employee experience. You will bring: 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