HR Administrator (maternity cover)

Westway Trust is seeking an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Administrator to join its HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This varied generalist role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, while playing a key role in delivering an efficient, responsive and customer-focused HR service.

• First point of contact for handling HR administrative enquiries.
• Provide full administrative support to the recruitment and on-boarding of new starters.
• Assist with the off-boarding process of employees.
• Prepare various HR documents, including probation and employment offer letters.
• Work closely with the Senior HR Managers on managing the staff appraisal process.
• Maintain employee records and HR database in line with the GDPR guidelines.
• Creating templates, forms and documents using excel and Microsoft applications.
• Responsible for updating and managing staff training records and booking staff training.
• Provide administration support on employee benefits related matters.
• Assist the HR team with project administration.

Knowledge & Experience:
• At least one year’s experience as an Administrator.
• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal tactfully with colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational, prioritising and problem-solving skills, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to always maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, and good knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems (desirable)

To view the full job description and our employee benefits, click on the right-hand side.

If you would like assistance on filling out the questions on the application form, please send us an email to HR@westway.org or give us a call on 020 8962 5720 and ask for HR.

The application deadline is Sunday 18 October 2026, when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended. Interviews will be held on Thursday 29 October.