HR & Administration Assistant

Company: Milford Del
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Location: Yaverland
Job Description:

HR, Recruitment and Administration Assistant

Milford Del Support Services – Sandown, Isle of Wight £27,000 per annum | Full-time | 40 hours per week

Are you organised, approachable and confident managing a varied workload? Do you enjoy supporting people, keeping things running smoothly and finding practical solutions?

We looking for a proactive HR, Recruitment and Administration Assistant to join our friendly Head Office team in Sandown.

This is a varied and rewarding position combining HR and recruitment support with wider office administration. One day you may be guiding a new employee through their pre-employment checks, while the next you could be preparing HR documents, organising essential supplies or coordinating our Friendship Club.

You will play an important role in creating a positive experience for applicants and employees while keeping our people processes accurate, efficient and well organised.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting recruitment from application through to appointment
  • Communicating with applicants throughout the recruitment process
  • Completing references, DBS, right-to-work and other pre-employment checks
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
  • Preparing letters, meeting invitations and other HR documents
  • Taking clear and accurate notes during employee meetings
  • Monitoring probation periods, training requirements and outstanding documentation
  • Responding to routine HR and recruitment queries
  • Providing administrative support with absence management and employee relations matters
  • Ordering, monitoring and organising PPE
  • Ordering stationery and other essential office supplies
  • Coordinating and running our Friendship Club
  • Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of Head Office
  • Liaising professionally with employees, managers, applicants and external contacts

About you

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in HR, recruitment or a busy administrative role
  • Is highly organised and able to manage changing priorities
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Is confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
  • Produces accurate work and pays close attention to detail
  • Can handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Has a friendly, professional and supportive approach
  • Uses initiative and takes ownership of their responsibilities
  • Can work independently while contributing positively to the wider team
  • Enjoys improving systems and finding better ways of working

Experience within health and social care would be beneficial but is not essential. A CIPD qualification, or an interest in working towards one, would be an advantage.

What we offer

  • A salary of £27,000 per annum
  • 28 Days Annual Leave includinng bank holidays
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee rewards programme through Perkbox
  • Employee Assistance Programme through Perkbox
  • Access to an online GP during the day, evenings and weekends
  • Continuous professional development
  • Further training and self-development opportunities
  • A company laptop and all equipment required for the role
  • A relaxed, friendly and supportive working environment
  • The freedom to suggest new ideas and the support to make them happen

Closing date: 6 September

Interviews will be arranged around shortlisted applicants’ availability.

The successful applicant will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment checks.

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026