The People Directorate at the University of Greenwich is transforming as part of our strategic plans to support the university as it goes from strength to strength. Over the last 3 years we have seen a continued growth in the number of international and home students, we have expanded our international partnerships, developed and invested significantly in our campuses and have seen our staffing complement grow by some 25%.
Through our University strategy: This is Our Time, we are on our way to realise our ambition to the be the best modern university in the UK by 2030. Our directorate is playing a critical part in the people agenda delivered through the People Enabling Strategy.
Through our transformation project the People Directorate is refocusing and growing to deliver our strategic priorities and operational excellence. The new People Directorate will provide true business partnering underpinned by expert advice and support across the whole employee lifecycle and remit of the people agenda.
We are a diverse and inclusive group of HR and OD professionals who are committed and passionate about what we do. We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a People Operations Assistant. As a key member of our directorate, you will play a vital role in supporting our casual workforce and ensuring the smooth operation of our organisation.
You should be keen to contribute to our success story and to deliver excellence. Whether you are at the beginning of your HR professional journey or bring varied experience, our new structure will offer professional opportunity and interesting work for all.
We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits including generous pension schemes and leave provisions, flexible and hybrid working, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, annual season ticket loan and much more.
Previous applicants need not apply.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact the Head of People Operations, Ibi Akinkuade at [email protected]
Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the Senior Recruitment Adviser on [email protected]
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ and non-conforming people.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the application process.
We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
Further details: Job Description & Person Specification