People and Culture Administrator

• Permanent, part-time, hybrid working available
• Hours: 22 hours per week
• Salary range: Grade B - £27,953 to £31,426 (pro rata) – actual starting salary £16,771 pa
• Closing Date: 5th October 2025 23:59
• Interviews: in the week commencing 13th October 2025

At the University of Plymouth Students’ Union (UPSU), we believe in being social, inclusive, and student-focused, and we work hard to create incredible opportunities and experiences for our members.

We are looking for a proactive People & Culture Administrator to support the delivery of our People & Culture action plan, whilst ensuring efficient and effective administrative support is provided for HR functions.  The role will also include administrative and diary support for the Chief Executive and senior leadership team.   

Key responsibilities will include:

• Co-ordinate training programmes for all UPSU staff and maintain a training matrix to ensure that all mandatory and job-related training is up-to-date and refreshed when necessary.
• Provide HR administrative support including recruitment, onboarding, training records, absence records, staff leavers and all HR processes.
• Maintain an organised filing system of electronic documents in relation to all aspects of HR.
• Monitor generic HR mailbox and respond appropriately.
   

Requirements include:

• Minimum GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of HR processes and related administration.
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Solution focussed.
• Ability to prioritise multiple strands of work in a busy environment.

Why join UPSU?

• A supportive, friendly workplace where you’ll make a real difference to students.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• UPSU closes over Christmas, giving you valuable extra time off to recharge.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact the People & Culture Manager at: sarah.pain@su.plymouth.ac.uk

To apply:

Please visit our UPSU staff recruitment portal to see the full job description and person specification and complete the online application form.