HR Assistant

ABOUT US

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

Our new hybrid working approach gives our staff the flexibility to work in a way that better suits their lifestyle. We are highly committed in the ongoing further development, support and progression of our HR team

ABOUT THE POST

Are you looking to start or develop your career in Human Resources? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our HR Operations team as an HR Assistant.

This role is ideal for someone with some previous experience in an HR environment, or a related area such as recruitment, payroll, or administration within a large and complex organisation. It offers an excellent opportunity to build your knowledge and develop practical experience across a broad range of HR activities.

As part of the HR Operations team, you will provide administrative support to our Schools and Professional Service Departments, gaining exposure to a wide variety of HR processes and employee lifecycle activities. Your responsibilities will include supporting advertising vacancies, preparing contracts and contractual amendments, maintaining employee records, and responding to HR-related queries from colleagues across the University.

We are looking for someone with strong administrative skills and experience of working with office systems and processes. You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships, provide excellent customer service, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Given the sensitive nature of the role, the ability to handle confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and tact is essential.

A CIPD qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, would be advantageous.

Ref: 26HR1000

Closing date: 18 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

HOW TO APPLY

- Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
- All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.
- If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.

Further information

- J ob Description/Person Specification (https://londonmet.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HR/IQBovYD6YS9hSrAUyKjxTHBHAdcu5NAFXycrI_rdWud7iXo?e=7FYs0F)

- Summary Terms and Conditions (https://londonmet.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/HR/OPS/01%20Templates%20%26%20Procedures/Recruitment%20%26%20Selection/E-Rec%20summary%20T%26Cs/T%26Cs%20PSG5%20%26%20Below.pdf?d=w3f944ae4450d418db041d6ad6c600d10&csf=1&web=1&e=adnlRz)

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently under-represented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality.

STAFF BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staff’s wellbeing, growth and work–life balance. Our benefits include:

- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible and family ‑ friendly working arrangements
- Access to a high ‑ quality pension scheme
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing support

For more details about the benefits of working at London Met, please visit our Information for Applicants page.

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: [email protected] quoting the job ID number.