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HR Assistant

Job Description

Job Advert: HR Administrative Assistant Location: Police Headquarters, Penrith
Department: Human Resources
Rate: £12.57 per hour PAYE / £16.53 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Temporary (while a departmental review is undertaken)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Full-time, flexi scheme available)
Working Pattern:

  • Full-time in the office for the first month

  • Hybrid working available thereafter (2 days from home per week)

About the Role Cumbria Constabulary is seeking a HR Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to our Human Resources team based at Police HQ, Penrith. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background and interest in HR to contribute to a busy and professional team during a period of departmental review.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide general clerical and administrative support across the HR team

  • Maintain and manage electronic filing systems and HR data

  • Act as a point of contact for internal and external queries via phone, email, or in person

  • Liaise with internal departments and external organisations, including other police forces

  • Assist in organising meetings and taking part where appropriate

  • Ensure accurate and timely data entry and management of HR records

Top 3 Key Skills
  1. Accuracy – strong attention to detail is essential for maintaining high-quality HR records

  2. Communication – excellent interpersonal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders

  3. Prioritisation – ability to manage conflicting priorities and workload in a dynamic environment

Candidate Requirements Essential:

  • Experience in administration and data management

  • Ability to deal professionally with confidential and sensitive information

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4 or above)

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

  • Comfortable working in a team and independently

Desirable:

  • Previous experience working in an HR environment

  • HR qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Additional Information
  • You’ll be part of a supportive HR team, working closely with HR Advisors and the HR Manager.

  • This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain insight into all aspects of HR with potential for further development.

  • Candidates must be able to work on-site full-time for the first month of employment before moving to a hybrid model.

To Apply To express your interest or request further information, please contact:
Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.