People (HR) Administrator
Thetford, Norfolk
Part-time, Permanent (20-25 hours per week)
£25,611 per annum (pro rata) + 11% employer pension contribution
ABOUT THE ROLE
If you are a proactive and detail-driven individual with HR experience, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive, friendly People team and develop your HR career. Working closely with our Senior People and Projects Officer and the wider People Team, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the People (HR) function. This role involves providing administrative support across a range of tasks, including (but not limited to) recruitment, onboarding, pay and benefits, training and development, and changes to terms and conditions.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, support, and deliver key organisational projects that align with the People strategy, including supporting the delivery of new staff benefits, policies, and HR systems, and developing our staff intranet (GanNet) and external careers page.
This role is offered on a part-time basis, working between 20 and 25 hours per week across 5 days (Mon-Fri). This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regime, and flexible start and finish times can also be accommodated to ensure a good work-life balance.
ABOUT YOU
Previous experience in an HR role, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems, is essential. You will have good initiative, meticulous attention to detail, and be highly organised and adaptable to changing work priorities.
You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail.
Please note that, if you are the successful candidate, you will be required to provide documentary evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
WHAT DOES BTO DO?
BTO helps to secure the future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring, and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds, and empowering them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and objective science in partnership with others. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome everyone.
Our values
We are evidence-led, inclusive, collaborative, and empowering.
Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?
WHAT WE OFFER
£25,611 per annum (pro rata)
Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time).
Paid 'journey days' (up to 2 days) to staff who travel on holiday by land or sea instead of flying.
Life assurance (four times salary)
11% employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme offering help and advice to staff and their families on matters related to bereavement, wellbeing, finances, relationships, family and more. This includes a number of free counselling sessions.
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced Family leave- Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave, 12 weeks at full pay. Paternity and Partner leave, 4 weeks at full pay.
Health cash plan which enables staff to claim back some healthcare expenses, such as prescriptions, dental treatment and specialist diagnostic tests. It also offers: Discounts on gym memberships and various retailers, a virtual GP and prescription service, on-demand wellness content (fitness, yoga,meditation, sleep, mindfulness) and access to Health Lens, Eargym, and digital physiotherapy via Phio.
Retail discounts through MyLifestyle.
Cycling friendly employer- gold accredited
Cycle to work scheme- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
Discounts on: BTO books, Bird care from Vine House Farm (10% discount on orders placed on the website) and Opticron (15% off)
Free access to BTO training courses
Flexible working- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times (where this meets business needs)
Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
Free car parking
Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
Coaching and mentoring scheme
Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, Becoming Inclusive, Neurodiversity group, LGBTQ+ group and our staff group creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
Commitment to sustainability
Closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (BST) Sunday 28th September and Interviews will be held remotely on Wednesday 8th October. If you have any questions, please contact
If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a minority ethnic background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview.
In cases where we receive a very high volume of applications, we may need to limit the number of Guaranteed Interview Scheme candidates progressing to interview.
Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)
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