People and Culture Officer

People and Culture Officer

Salary: £26,700 - £29,339 (FTE)

Hours: 30 - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (occasional weekend cover may be required)

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive, organised and people‑focused individual to support our People and Culture team in delivering a high‑quality HR service across the organisation. This varied and rewarding role includes:

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
• Coordinating HR administration and employee records
• Assisting with employee relations meetings and training coordination
• Managing and maintaining accurate HR systems and data
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR and recruitment enquiries

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience working within an HR environment, supporting a range of tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and professional approach, with strong attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR information systems
• CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on‑site meals during working hours
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working (where appropriate following probationary period)
• Annual salary review

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Jade Dickinson, People and Culture Manager: jdickinson@pwh.org.uk, 01977 708868.

Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2026

Potential interview dates: 21st – 22nd May 2026

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the Right to Work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.

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