Department: Human Resources
Reporting to: Head of HR
Grade: 10
Salary: £31,192 per annum
Working pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, 35 hours per week
Base: Gravesend, Kent
Closing date: 10th August 2025
Interview date: First stage interviews (via Teams) to be held on 19th August
Second stage interviews (F2F) to be held on 27th August
Who we are:
We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.
We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.
The role:
As our HR Team Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our HR function – providing essential administrative support, helping coordinate employee processes and making sure our operations are efficient and effective. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your HR experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks
* Managing HR documentation, databases and filing systems
* Assisting with recruitment, on-boarding and induction processes
* Coordinating meetings, interviews and taking minutes
* Maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive employee data
What we are looking for:
* Previous experience in administration or HR support role
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* A pro-active can-do attitude
In return, we offer a competitive benefits package:
* 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
* Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
* Generous pension
* Onsite parking with electric charging
* Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
* Access to MyGymDiscounts
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jemma Jeffery, Head of HR at jemma.jeffery@pla.co.uk
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest.
The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.
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