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People Team Graduate

Job Posted: 14 hours ago

Salary: £ 24,088 - 24,088 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

People Team Graduate

Location: HQ Didsbury - Manchester

Salary: 24,088 - Pay award pending (01/04/2026)

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Shortlist date: 1st May 2026

Interview date: Assessment Day: Late May/ Final stage interview: June

Working aspart of the People Team, the People Team Graduate will rotate across Recruitment, EmployeeRelationsand Learning & Development, gaining hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle. This role supports colleagues and managers by providingtimely,accurateadvice and operational support. The role contributes to a positive colleague experience and helps strengthen our inclusive, people centredculture.

What you’ll be doing as a graduate at Great Places

Recruitment & Onboarding

Manage the recruitment inbox and respond/escalate queries

Post and update job adverts throughour recruitment portal;Networx andmonitorthecredit usageof Networx

Support shortlisting for high volume or entry level posts

Coordinate interviews, book rooms, and prepare candidate materials

Assistwith group interviews, assessment days andobservepanel interviews for development

Maintain recruitment trackers, vacancydataand new starter information

Collaboratewith HR Admin to support the progression from offer to contract issue

Produce regular recruitment activity reports (e.g.EDI, time to hire)

Represent Great Places at careers fairs, jobfairsand community events

Learning, Development & Internal Support

Supporting the coordination of our apprenticeship and graduate programme, Growing Greatness, including recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing support for those involved

Employee Relations & HR Support

Provide first line support to managers and colleagues in line with People policies and procedures

Support sickness absence processes, including preparing documentation and completing Occupational Health referrals

Attend and take notes for ER meetings, including investigations, Back on Track meetings and flexible working discussions

Maintainaccuratecolleague data and ensure compliance with GDPR and internal processes

Direct colleagues and managers toappropriate policiesand guidancedocuments

What we are looking for

Someone who will maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Professionalism,integrityand respect for diversity

A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing

Someone who wants to build a career with purpose

A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude

Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience

A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through

Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives

What you’ll need

A minimum 2:2 ideally within a relevant subject area,or an interest in this subject areawithin the last 3 years

A clean UK driving licence and access to a carisrequired

Excellentwritten and verbalcommunicationskills

Ability to work as part of a team,as well as using your own initiativeand time management skillsto deliver tasks on time

Demonstrate aptitude forproblemsolvingandcreative thinking when approaching tasks.

Keen eye for detailand good organisational skills

Competentlevel of ICT skillsincluding the full range of Microsoft applications

Commitment to completing all parts of the training programme

Ability to work flexibly

How we support you and your career at Great Places….

A fully accredited qualification to aid in your development

Full equipment to help you perform best at your role

Dedicated time each week for studying and learning

Mentorship and line management from senior professionals

A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter

Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities

Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews,check-insand the opportunity to discuss your progress

Before You Apply

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