This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in HR and Learning. The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle and will be supported to develop their professional knowledge and skills.

You will be providing administrative support for a wide range of HR and Learning activities with particular involvement in recruitment and onboarding; contract and changes; payroll; learning and development; and data management. The HR and Learning Assistant will also offer first-line advice and guidance to employees and managers on non-complex issues, including members of the Senior Management Team, in line with standard practice, policy and procedure. You will have the opportunity to identify and implement improvements to the ways we deliver our services.

This is a full-time, permanent contract of 35 hours a week, with working pattern to be discussed with your manager. Pay for the role is £24,800 per year. 

At Leeds Playhouse we are a creative hub for the city and beyond. We are committed to making theatre available to everyone and we embrace diversity in all its forms – positively encouraging deaf and disabled people, African Diaspora people, South East and South Asian people, or people from other ethnically diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Previous administrative experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams; experience of SharePoint and Microsoft Forms would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, professionally and confidently.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, managers, external partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience of supporting projects or initiatives, including planning resources, risks and goal, tracking progress and managing deadlines.
• A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute across the wider HR and Learning function. 
• Basic understanding of employment legislation, People policies, and compliance requirements, or a demonstrated commitment to developing knowledge in these areas.