Job Posted: 21 August 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £27,000.00
• Industries: Administration HR & Training Recruitment

HR, Recruitment and Administration Assistant

Milford Del Support Services – Sandown, Isle of Wight
£27,000 per annum | Full-time | 40 hours per week

Are you organised, approachable and confident managing a varied workload? Do you enjoy supporting people, keeping things running smoothly and finding practical solutions?

We looking for a proactive HR, Recruitment and Administration Assistant to join our friendly Head Office team in Sandown.

This is a varied and rewarding position combining HR and recruitment support with wider office administration. One day you may be guiding a new employee through their pre-employment checks, while the next you could be preparing HR documents, organising essential supplies or coordinating our Friendship Club.

You will play an important role in creating a positive experience for applicants and employees while keeping our people processes accurate, efficient and well organised.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting recruitment from application through to appointment
• Communicating with applicants throughout the recruitment process
• Completing references, DBS, right-to-work and other pre-employment checks
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
• Preparing letters, meeting invitations and other HR documents
• Taking clear and accurate notes during employee meetings
• Monitoring probation periods, training requirements and outstanding documentation
• Responding to routine HR and recruitment queries
• Providing administrative support with absence management and employee relations matters
• Ordering, monitoring and organising PPE
• Ordering stationery and other essential office supplies
• Coordinating and running our Friendship Club
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of Head Office
• Liaising professionally with employees, managers, applicants and external contacts

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in HR, recruitment or a busy administrative role
• Is highly organised and able to manage changing priorities
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
• Produces accurate work and pays close attention to detail
• Can handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Has a friendly, professional and supportive approach
• Uses initiative and takes ownership of their responsibilities
• Can work independently while contributing positively to the wider team
• Enjoys improving systems and finding better ways of working

Experience within health and social care would be beneficial but is not essential. A CIPD qualification, or an interest in working towards one, would be an advantage.

What we offer

• A salary of £27,000 per annum
• 28 Days Annual Leave includinng bank holidays
• An additional day of leave for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Employee rewards programme through Perkbox
• Employee Assistance Programme through Perkbox
• Access to an online GP during the day, evenings and weekends
• Continuous professional development
• Further training and self-development opportunities
• A company laptop and all equipment required for the role
• A relaxed, friendly and supportive working environment
• The freedom to suggest new ideas and the support to make them happen

How to apply

If you are looking for a varied role where you can make a genuine contribution and become a valued member of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by completing our online application form:

https://form.jotform.com/202564427201042

Please note that applications must be made through our application form. CVs submitted without a completed application form will not be considered.

Closing date: 6 September

Interviews will be arranged around shortlisted applicants’ availability.

The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks.