HR Assistant


Company:	Circadian Trust
Salary:	£26,384.97 - £28,230.91 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS35 3JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

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Join our HR Team as an HR Assistant!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity that runs and operates Active Lifestyle Centres throughout South Gloucestershire.

As an HR Assistant, you will:

• Draft and place advertisements, shortlist, obtain references, make the appropriate arrangements for interviews in liaison with the recruiting manager and undertake interviews as required

• Ensure that the recruitment process is conducted in accordance with legislative requirements and Circadian Trust policies and procedures and assist managers in the completion of recruitment and selection documentation

• Maintain appropriate records and databases including input and update of records on the Human Resources systems, including an application tracking system

• Attend recruitment fairs and school outreach events which may involve presenting to groups

• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times

There is a broad scope to increase opportunities to work in other areas of HR over time.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Hold a minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above including Maths and English

• Have experience of medium volume recruitment and experience of working in an HR Department

• Have significant experience of using computer systems, in particular Word and Excel

• Have a positive and proactive 'can do' attitude and are a supportive team member

Please download the job description from the right-hand side of the advert on our website for full details of the role's duties and responsibilities, as well as the complete selection criteria for this role.

Applications close at 8:00am on 5th October 2026.

Suitable candidates may be offered an interview on receipt of their application.

Please contact the HR Team at hrrecruitment@circadiantrust.org if you have any questions about this role.

We are open to requests for flexible working – please get in contact with the HR team on 01454 279940 should you wish to discuss this further or have any questions.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to attend an interview, please indicate this on your application form - we are committed to supporting all applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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