HR Administrator

The National Space Centre is looking to hire an HR Administrator to provide efficient, professional and confidential HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring the effective delivery of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, absence management, HR systems administration and workforce reporting. The role supports managers and employees while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, organisational policies and data protection requirements.

Full-Time – 35 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required as the role depends upon the workload including weekends. Occasional early mornings, late evenings and bank holiday work according to the needs of the team.

We shall consider applications from experienced HR Administrators who wish us to consider part-time working (25 hours plus). Please detail this in your covering letter if so.

Salary: £28,385 per annum

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter via BambooHR

(No agencies).

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Wednesday 13th November2026.

Please note - We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held on Thursday 26th November at the National Space Centre.

Further information about the National Space Centre may be found on our website www.spacecentre.co.uk.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and provide effective administration of the HR system (BambooHR).
• Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports and management information.
• Maintain HR files and records in accordance with GDPR and organisational requirements.
• Manage HR inboxes and respond to routine HR enquiries in a timely manner.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment administration including advertising, interview arrangements, candidate communication and onboarding documentation.
• Complete pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work and DBS requirements.
• Coordinate induction and probation processes for new employees.

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries from employees and managers.
• Provide administrative support for disciplinary, grievance, absence management and other employee relations processes.
• Prepare HR correspondence and documentation as required.

Absence Management & Benefits

• Maintain absence records and provide support to managers in line with organisational policies.
• Administer employee benefits, including complimentary tickets and other staff benefits.
• To assign training and oversee Improve (the L&D platform)

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with the development and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Annually review and update the staff handbook in line with legislation change
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Support HR projects, training activities and work experience programmes.
• Promote the values, policies and health and safety standards of the National Space Centre.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Behaviours

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, flexible and customer focused.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications

Essential

• Experience working in an HR administration or HR support role.
• Experience maintaining employee records and HR databases.
• GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and backgrounds

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.
• Experience using BambooHR or a similar HR Information System.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting administrative, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations processes.
• DBS - The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check for this role. Information about the Disclosure service can be found at the Directggov website.