HR Assistant

Portland is a specialist college, residential care provider and Centre of Excellence for Autism. We believe everyone with disabilities should have a lifetime of opportunity. 

We are a safe and happy place that helps people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Our education and care programmes focus on three themes: independence, health and well-being and employability. Everyone has different needs, so we tailor our programs for people to focus on achieving their goals, their way. Ofsted and CQC rate us as Good, and we have won several awards for our wonderful provision. 

At Portland Charity our staff are at the heart of what we do, we are passionate about our vision and dedicate our careers to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Our priority is to create an outstanding place to work and a happy working environment where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

The HR team at Portland Charity are based at the main campus in Harlow Wood, Mansfield and provides comprehensive and efficient HR support and advice to approximately 430 managers and staff.

Working in a small team within a busy office environment the role of the HR Assistant will involve coordinating and supporting training activity and processes across the organisation, updating records and supporting the production of training reports. Providing administration support, handling incoming enquiries via telephone email and in-person.

You must have experience in an administration role and the ability to be structured and organised whilst maintaining a flexible approach at all times. You should have a working experience of Microsoft Office 365, have experience producing accurate and complex employment documents and be able to work as part of a small team or on your own initiative.

This role requires someone with strong administration, organisational and excellent interpersonal skills as the role involves a varied workload with a high level of interaction with people from across Portland Charity alongside external customers.

A CIPD Level 3 qualification or currently working towards is desirable, experience in a HR role is not essential but excellent organisational and communication skills will be integral to the role.

Many of our staff have a disability and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health at work. Applications are completed via our online recruitment portal, if you require an alternative format to enable you to apply for this role then please contact the Portland HR team on 01623 499 111 who will be able to assist you.

Please note - CVs submitted will not be considered as part of your application.