HR Assistant

Grade E scp 11 £29,071 to scp 17 £32,046
Contract: fixed term 12 months
Hours: 37 per week
Essential Qualification: CIPD Level 3 or equivalent
Interview date: 17 November 2026
For further information about this role, contact: Tanya.johnson@bolton.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role

HR Assistant, 12month Fixed Term Contract.

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Assistant to join our dynamic HR Team at Bolton Council. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is currently working in HR, ideally with a CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), and is looking to develop a rewarding career in Human Resources.

As an integral member of the Children's Services and Schools HR Team, you will provide support to HR Advisers across a range of activities. Your responsibilities will include assisting with employee relations casework, taking meeting minutes, supporting managers in the application of HR policies and procedures, contributing to HR projects, and providing first level guidance on HR and employment related queries.

About You

You will possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to work innovatively, flexibly and on your own initiative. Strong communication skills are essential, together with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing team environment.

If you feel that you have these qualities and this exciting role is for you, then we encourage you to apply and really look forward to meeting you.

Should you have any queries please contact Tanya Johnson, Senior HR Manager Children’s Services and Schools tanya.johnson@bolton.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role

Closing date: 10th November 2026
Shortlisting: 11th November 2026
Interview: 17th November 2026

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role. Plus answer the following questions:

Explain why your career in HR is important to you and what you could bring to the role
Tell us about your experience dealing with specific HR projects
Describe your experience of working within a busy and fast paced team where you have had conflicting priorities

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk