Location: R.E.A.C.H Ltd Head Office, Churchfield Road, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9EN

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm)

Term: Permanent (subject to a 6-month probationary period)

Reports to: Assistant Operations Director

Purpose of the Role

You will play a key role in supporting R.E.A.C.H strategy by managing the end-to-end recruitment process and providing efficient, high-quality HR administrative support. This role combines hands-on recruitment delivery with generalist HR administration to ensure that R.E.A.C.H attracts, retains, and supports the very best staff in line with its values and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Resourcing

• Work in partnership with Operations Managers and Home Managers to identify current and future recruitment needs.
• Proactively source candidates through community outreach, job boards, social media, and local colleges.
• Prepare, post, and maintain engaging job adverts and recruitment marketing materials.
• Manage all stages of the recruitment process - from advertising roles to onboarding candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, assist with shortlisting, and conduct screening interviews (by phone).
• Obtain and verify employment references and complete DBS checks.
• Produce offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, producing weekly statistics and reports on key metrics such as vacancies, turnover, and source of hire.

HR Administration

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee files and records in line with data
• protection requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior HR Administrator, as required.
• Assist with payroll and employee changes by providing accurate data and documentation.
• Ensure effective filing systems, confidentiality, and information security across all HR documentation.
• Support wider office administration, including mail handling, telephone enquiries, and general office coordination as needed.

General Duties

• Promote R.E.A.C.H's values, mission, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Attend meetings, training, and development opportunities as required.
• Support continuous improvement in HR and recruitment processes.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties relevant to the post, as directed by the Senior HR Administrator or Assistant Operations Director.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in recruitment and HR administration
• Excellent written and oral communication and good interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Empathy with the aims and values of R.E.A.C.H
• Knowledge and experience of DBS and right to work checks

Desirable:

• Experience of working with people with Leaming Disabilities or within the care sector
• CIPD Level 3 or working towards it or a similar qualification

The Person

You will be a proactive and organised individual with a genuine passion for people. Friendly, approachable, and professional, you'll be able to balance administrative accuracy with creative recruitment initiatives. You'll thrive in a busy environment, manage multiple priorities, and always maintain confidentiality. A sense of humour, flexibility, and commitment to supporting others will ensure you succeed in this vital role at the heart of R.E.A.C.H.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working in similar role?
• Can you commute everyday to the office?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HR-Admin-Recruit-Oct2025
Expected start date: 03/11/2025