The People and Organisational Development function continues its journey to become an Employer of Choice. The department focus is on enhancing the employee experience, delivering excellent HR services, and supporting our organisational goals.

Our People Plan 2025 places our staff at the heart of our success, and we are committed to becoming a college of choice, where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. 

As part of this journey, we are building a modern, inclusive and high-performing People function that: 

• Enhances the employee experience
• Supports professional growth and career development
•  Embeds a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and collaboration where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Key responsibilities of the People Officer role include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries, ensuring a responsive and supportive service
• Supporting employee relations processes, contributing to fair, transparent, and timely outcomes
• Delivering high-quality HR administration, including contracts, onboarding and payroll changes
• Maintaining accurate HR data to support insight-driven decision making and compliance
• Supporting modernised recruitment and onboarding processes, enhancing candidate experience
• Contributing to initiatives that promote engagement, wellbeing and a positive workplace culture

About You

We are looking for a motivated and organised HR professional who is committed to delivering excellent service and supporting a positive workplace culture.

You will bring:

• Experience gained in an HR administrative or HR support role
• Knowledge of HR processes, employment law and good practice
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach, with a focus on building positive working relationships

You will also demonstrate a commitment to:

• Inclusion, diversity and wellbeing, helping to create a culture of belonging
• Continuous learning and professional development
• A CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards) is desirable

Why Join Us?

Joining HRUC means becoming part of a People function that is central to delivering organisational success.

We offer:

• The opportunity to support delivery of a transformational People Strategy
• Experience across key HR areas including recruitment, employee relations and culture initiatives
• A supportive environment that encourages learning, development and career progression
• The chance to contribute to building an organisation where people feel valued, empowered and engaged

It is anticipated that the working hours for the part time post will be worked on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Tuesday 7^th July.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The closing date for this post may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications prior to closing date.   We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency. 

Closing Date: 25 Jun 2026

Section: Support

Salary: £31,632 to £33,621 pro rata for part time post

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of learners’ speech, language, and communication needs. 
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans for learners. 
• Provide one-to – one and small group therapy sessions 
• Provide support, guidance and training to Support Staff in relation to the implementation of therapy plans.  
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, and other professionals to achieve therapy goals. 
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure that Speech and Language therapies are fully embedded into curriculum delivery.  
• Monitor and track client progress, adjusting therapy plans as necessary, providing therapy reports to feed into the Annual Review process. 
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, treatment plans, and session outcomes. 

You will need to possess: 

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy. 
• HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration is essential. 
• Experience in working with [specific client groups, e.g., children, adults with speech disorders, neurological conditions, etc.] is desirable. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for helping others. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

How to Apply: 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nicky Gibson, Assistant Director for Additional Learning Support, by email:  nicola.gibson@hruc.ac.uk  

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your CV with a covering letter detailing your hours of availability to Jo Long, Talent Acquisition Advisor – jo.long@hruc.ac.uk.   

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies:

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Closing Date: 10 Sep 2025

Section: Support

Salary: Commensurate with experience / subject to agreement