HR Casual Bank - Human Resources

Job Posted: 19 December 2024

• Contract Term: Casual
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: Grade 3-10, £12.65 to £19.07 per hour
• Industries: HR & Training Public Sector

Variable hours per week

Grade 3 to 10, subject to role confirmed within the selection and appointment process.

• HR Administrator: Grade 3, £12.65 per hour
• HR Officer: Grade 5, £13.26 per hour or Grade 6, £13.47 per hour
• Trainee/Assistant HR Advisor: Grade 7, £14.37 per hour
• HR Advisor: Grade 10, £19.07 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Human Resources team supporting the delivery of an effective and efficient HR service across the Council and Island schools. 

We are seeking to grow our HR Casual Support Bank which will include a variety of role opportunities, subject to candidates’ skills, knowledge, experience, and availability. Potential roles to recruit to will include:

• HR Administrator
• HR Officer
• Trainee / Assistant HR Advisor
• HR Advisor

We are seeking proactive and experienced individuals who have:

• A solution focused mindset
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent IT and interpersonal skills
• An ability to effectively multi-task
• An ability to remain calm under pressure
• A willingness to work flexibly
• A good understanding of the key elements of HR

Please see job summaries attached for further understanding of the roles within our team.

Both flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available for the role; as well as potential opportunities for fixed-term and permanent roles in the future.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic and supportive team, we would like to hear from you.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Rachel Thornton at 01983 821000 ext. 6219 or email [email protected].

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.