People Administrator - FTC 6 months
CompanyPlaces for People
Location
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/1/2026
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Description
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
We have two roles available which are both 6 month FTC role until October
More About Your Role
Places for People is all about building communities whether that's in our neighbourhoods or our teams. You'll be joining our People Services team at an exciting time of growth were all our teams work closely together to take our People Service from good to great. There are great progression opportunities and if you don't know the answer to a query, there's always someone to ask.
As our new People Administrator, you will be part of a large team delivering high quality, efficient, and professional people administration service. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by making HR processes as effortless as possible for our employees and line managers. You will manage the administration of the employee lifecycle and ensure all changes are accurate and processed within our SLAs.
You will also be involved with the transactional people administration in line with the employee lifecycle including changes to terms and conditions, monthly report, annual leave calculations and leavers.
Please note, this is a Full time (36.25 hours per week) hybrid role you will be able to split your time between home and the office. You will be required to work from the Preston, Lancashire office a minimum of two days per week with an increased office presence during the training period.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
Essential criteria
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
We have two roles available which are both 6 month FTC role until October
More About Your Role
Places for People is all about building communities whether that's in our neighbourhoods or our teams. You'll be joining our People Services team at an exciting time of growth were all our teams work closely together to take our People Service from good to great. There are great progression opportunities and if you don't know the answer to a query, there's always someone to ask.
As our new People Administrator, you will be part of a large team delivering high quality, efficient, and professional people administration service. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by making HR processes as effortless as possible for our employees and line managers. You will manage the administration of the employee lifecycle and ensure all changes are accurate and processed within our SLAs.
You will also be involved with the transactional people administration in line with the employee lifecycle including changes to terms and conditions, monthly report, annual leave calculations and leavers.
Please note, this is a Full time (36.25 hours per week) hybrid role you will be able to split your time between home and the office. You will be required to work from the Preston, Lancashire office a minimum of two days per week with an increased office presence during the training period.
For more information please download our job profile available on our website.
Essential criteria
- Experience navigating multiple HR systems.
- High levels of attention to detail with experience quality checking confidential information.
- Experience working in a fast paced environment in a similar HR role.
Experience working in a high paced HR Administration service would be beneficial and you will have the ability to produce high quality work accurately. You will have a passion for helping and supporting our colleagues with a willingness to go the extra mile. Our teams love helping people so if that is right up your street, then we want to hear from you!
You'll be joining a team that frequently goes above and beyond to delight the customers. You will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to work on your own initiative.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We
can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.