Groundwork NE & Cumbria

Administration Assistant – HR, Facilities & Compliance

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Job Description

Job Title: Administration Assistant– HR, Facilities & ComplianceSalary: £24,000 – £25,500 per annum, pro rataHours: Part Time – 18-22 Hours per weekLocation: Head Office, Newton AycliffeAbout UsGroundwork aims to be the UK’s leading environmental and regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work.Each year Groundwork makes an incredible difference to communities across the North East and Cumbria. We work on hundreds of individual projects each year, supporting disadvantaged communities but what’s most important is how we change people’s lives. Our local programmes and services are tailored to the needs of partners and communities in each locality. When all that local activity is added together, it becomes a major force for regional change.About The RoleGroundwork is looking for a highly organised and motivated Administrator to support our HR, Facilities & Compliance functions. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll contribute to the smooth running of our organisation and help us make a real difference in local communities.As our Administrator, you will provide day-to-day support across HR operations, volunteer administration, health & safety, and facilities management. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, ensuring our systems, records, and processes are accurate, compliant, and running efficiently.About YouWe’re looking for someone who:Has proven administrative experience in a busy environmentIs highly organised and detail-focusedCommunicates clearly and professionallyCan work independently and as part of a teamIs confident using Microsoft OfficeHandles confidential information with discretionHas a positive, proactive, and flexible approachExperience in HR, health & safety, facilities, administration is an advantage but not essential.Why Join Us?At Groundwork, you’ll be part of a supportive team committed to improving lives and strengthening communities. You’ll enjoy a varied role in a positive and friendly working culture where we all support each other to achieve.For more information on the role, or for an informal discussion please contact Lesley Gardener (Director of HR, Facilities & Compliance) on 07977 986951Want to apply?Great. All you need to do is complete the application form belowApplication FormAdministrator – HR, Facilities & Compliance – Job DescriptionAdministrator – HR, Facilities & Compliance – Person SpecificationAll completed applications should be emailed to HR.NorthEast@groundwork.org.ukClosing date: Midnight on Friday 28th November 2025Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.Make yourself at homeWe want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adultsPrivacy Notice – RecruitmentSubscribe to Groundwork Job Alerts. (mailchi.mp)This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

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