HR Team Assistant

Department: Human ResourcesReporting to: Head of HRGrade: 10Salary: £31,192 per annumWorking pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, 35 hours per weekBase: Gravesend, KentClosing date: 10th August 2025Interview date: First stage interviews (via Teams) to be held on 19th AugustSecond stage interviews (F2F) to be held on 27th AugustWho We AreWe are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea. The RoleAs our HR Team Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our HR function – providing essential administrative support, helping coordinate employee processes and making sure our operations are efficient and effective. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your HR experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasksManaging HR documentation, databases and filing systemsAssisting with recruitment, on-boarding and induction processesCoordinating meetings, interviews and taking minutesMaintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive employee dataWhat We Are Looking ForPrevious experience in administration or HR support roleStrong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsConfident communicator, both written and verbalProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)A pro-active can-do attitudeIn Return, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health) Generous pensionOnsite parking with electric chargingAccess to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy Cycle to Work SchemeCar-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)Access to MyGymDiscounts For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jemma Jeffery, Head of HR at jemma.

jeffery@pla. co. ukWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest. The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK. A thriving tidal Thames and home to the UK’s number one port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.