Job Description

Fixed term contract until March 2026

37 hours per week (5 days per week over Monday - Friday)

What do we need?

As an HR Assistant you will help form the cornerstone of our HR Ops Team, working in collaboration with the other HR Assistants you will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support. Lifecycle administration to reporting, recruitment administration to onboarding and everything in between, this role is varied and interesting.


As a team we have chosen to come into the office a couple of times each week to keep in touch with everyone and expand on our shared knowledge, team links and culture


Although working remotely forms part of our week, we continue to collaborate via Microsoft Teams throughout the day.


Given the variety of the role, there will be opportunities to roll up your sleeves and get involved with a wider range of HR activities and initiatives, so we need someone who's comfortable broadening their skillset and experience within an HR setting, whilst helping to make our projects successful.

What do we want?

You've worked a similar role, in a dynamic, fast-paced, and values led organisation. You can take everything in your stride, and you are motivated by high expectations You're passionate, people orientated and have a willingness to make a difference and to help the HR Team to support the wider business You're a competent user of the Microsoft Office package You are a confident and skilled communicator who is not afraid to talk positively at all levels. You enjoy a variety of tasks and you are system-savvy relishing the challenge of getting to grips with data and information. You're highly efficient with amazing organisational skills, the confidence to prioritise and a keen eye for detail. You need to genuinely care about people and want to help others.


If this sounds like you, or you would like to know a bit more, then we would be very interested to hear from you.

What do we offer?

We understand that our offer to you is an important part of your decision to join us and with that in mind, we regularly review our fantastic range of benefits which are focused upon supporting all our employees. To give you an idea of what you can expect from us we are currently prioritising:

A competitive salary aligned with our Pay Principles Hybrid working, flexibility to work between your home and our office in Bedford. Generous annual holiday starting from 28 days PLUS Bank Holidays Enhanced contributory pension scheme Private health care for all employees Free life assurance Opportunities for learning and development Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Retail discount scheme Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services.

Be You: At bpha we are aiming to create a space where everyone feels comfortable and empowered to bring their individuality to work. A space where everyone feels safe to share their experience and know that their individual voice will be heard, valued and respected. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation for our customers and us.

Who are we?

bpha is a Housing Association providing homes to our customers across the Oxford to Cambridge arc. We aim to build communities where people can live happily in a safe home they can afford. As people we are committed to delivering excellent customer service to both external and internal customers and are looking for people who share our values to join our teams.

Closing date: 8th May 2025

Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment campaign

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.



INDMED


bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.


We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.


We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.


All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.


We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.