Temporary Maternity Cover - (late April 2026 - Mar 2027)
Hours - 30 - 37 per week (4 or 5 days per week depending on preference)
Are you and organised and people focused person looking to broaden your HR experience within a supportive and rewarding team? Children’s Hospice South West is seeking cover for maternity leave, this post will work at Little Bridge House providing Human Resources (HR) support to our Care, Fundraising, Retail and Support teams.
This diverse role provides the full range of HR office administration, recruitment, induction and training for new employees and volunteers. You will also provide first line HR support to our Managers and Staff and Volunteers. There will also be opportunities to support HR casework (note taking), assisting in training events and assessment days.
About you:
You will have strong communication and organisational skills and have experience of working in a busy multi-tasking administrative role where attention to detail and meeting deadlines was a key part of the role. A working background in an HR/Recruitment environment is essential and a CIPD qualification would be advantageous. Strong IT skills are essential including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience of using databases and editing websites would also be advantageous.
Location:
This post is based at Little Bridge House (near Barnstaple North Devon)
About CHSW and why join us:
We are an established and highly successful charity providing hospice care for babies and children with life limiting conditions and their families in the Southwest of England.
What We Offer:
We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team.
Benefits of working at CHSW include:
• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference
Join our team...
Join us in making a meaningful difference making the most of short and precious lives.
Apply Now:
To find out more please see the job description and person specification on this page.
Closing date: Sunday 01 March 2026
Anticipated interview date: Friday 13 March at Little Bridge House
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received; therefore we recommend you apply early
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number (phone number removed)
You may also have experience in the following: HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, People Team Assistant, HR Support Officer, Recruitment Assistant, People & Culture Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Officer (Junior), Talent Administration Assistant, HR Services Assistant, HR Compliance Assistant.
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