HR Assistant

The Department of International Development is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and customer-service focused HR Assistant to join its small and friendly HR team. As HR assistant, you will provide high-quality generalist HR service to the Department’s employees and stakeholders across a varied range of tasks. Reporting to the HR Manager and working closely with the HR Administrator, you will have the opportunity to develop further in the field of Human Resources and actively contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day HR operations and to support the full employee life-cycle across recruitment, onboarding, payroll and other HR administrative tasks. This is a truly generalist role.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Psychology or Business, or is educated to A level standard with GCSE (grade A-C) in English and Maths, and possess relevant working experience. They will have excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly and accurately communicate HR processes and procedures verbally and in writing. They will also have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and proactively maintain professional relationships with all team members and colleagues. Experience of providing a high level of customer service with accuracy and attention to detail is essential to this role.

This post is full-time until 30 November 2025.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Friday 12 May 2023 can be considered.