People Team Graduate
Location: HQ Didsbury - Manchester
Salary: 24,088 - Pay award pending (01/04/2026)
Closing date: 30th April 2026
Shortlist date: 1st May 2026
Interview date: Assessment Day: Late May/ Final stage interview: June
Working aspart of the People Team, the People Team Graduate will rotate across Recruitment, EmployeeRelationsand Learning & Development, gaining hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle. This role supports colleagues and managers by providingtimely,accurateadvice and operational support. The role contributes to a positive colleague experience and helps strengthen our inclusive, people centredculture.
What you’ll be doing as a graduate at Great Places
Recruitment & Onboarding
Manage the recruitment inbox and respond/escalate queries
Post and update job adverts throughour recruitment portal;Networx andmonitorthecredit usageof Networx
Support shortlisting for high volume or entry level posts
Coordinate interviews, book rooms, and prepare candidate materials
Assistwith group interviews, assessment days andobservepanel interviews for development
Maintain recruitment trackers, vacancydataand new starter information
Collaboratewith HR Admin to support the progression from offer to contract issue
Produce regular recruitment activity reports (e.g.EDI, time to hire)
Represent Great Places at careers fairs, jobfairsand community events
Learning, Development & Internal Support
Supporting the coordination of our apprenticeship and graduate programme, Growing Greatness, including recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support for those involved
Employee Relations & HR Support
Provide first line support to managers and colleagues in line with People policies and procedures
Support sickness absence processes, including preparing documentation and completing Occupational Health referrals
Attend and take notes for ER meetings, including investigations, Back on Track meetings and flexible working discussions
Maintainaccuratecolleague data and ensure compliance with GDPR and internal processes
Direct colleagues and managers toappropriate policiesand guidancedocuments
What we are looking for
Someone who will maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Professionalism,integrityand respect for diversity
A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
Someone who wants to build a career with purpose
A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude
Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience
A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through
Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives
What you’ll need
A minimum 2:2 ideally within a relevant subject area,or an interest in this subject areawithin the last 3 years
A clean UK driving licence and access to a carisrequired
Excellentwritten and verbalcommunicationskills
Ability to work as part of a team,as well as using your own initiativeand time management skillsto deliver tasks on time
Demonstrate aptitude forproblemsolvingandcreative thinking when approaching tasks.
Keen eye for detailand good organisational skills
Competentlevel of ICT skillsincluding the full range of Microsoft applications
Commitment to completing all parts of the training programme
Ability to work flexibly
How we support you and your career at Great Places….
A fully accredited qualification to aid in your development
Full equipment to help you perform best at your role
Dedicated time each week for studying and learning
Mentorship and line management from senior professionals
A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter
Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities
Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews,check-insand the opportunity to discuss your progress
