People Assistant (fixed-term)
Sherwood Forest | Circa £28,200 per annum pro rata
We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.
Are you passionate about operational excellence and delivering exceptional support across specialist and generalist functions? This role offers a broad scope of administrative responsibilities, ideal for someone who thrives on efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement.
With a proactive mindset and a keen eye for smarter, more automated ways of working, you’ll play a key role in elevating our administrative operations. From onboarding to offboarding and everything in between, you’ll help create a seamless and engaging colleague experience.
What you'll be doing
- Assist Talent Development: Coordinate training sessions across 2 villages, assist with embedding learning initiatives, and help track training effectiveness through data and feedback
- Support Talent Acquisition: Organise inductions, coordinate feedback from new starters and leavers, and assist with recruitment data and assessment materials
- Contribute to the People Team: Take notes in ER cases, coordinate engagement and wellness activities, manage compliance tasks, and respond to colleague queries
- Oversee Workwear Queries: Act as the first point of contact for workwear-related support and deliveries on the village
- Participate in People Services Projects: Collaborate on centralisation and automation initiatives, working in a squad mindset to improve processes
What's in it for you
- Free day passes and access to leisure facilities (including the spa)
- Discounts on breaks and in our shops and restaurants
- Bonus scheme and recognition rewards
- A supportive, friendly team
- Career development and in-role training
Your working hours
Please note this is a fixed-term contract until 24th September 2026
You will be contracted to work 120 hours per 4-week period. Our team typically collaborates during core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
About you
- Good knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Able to collate and manage data across the People disciplines
- Proactive
- Curious Mindset
- Process Improver
- Relationship Builder
- Agile / Organised
Our values
Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we're brave, we're determined and we're naturally us.
Sound like your kind of job?
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Working here
Check your route before applying - Sherwood Forest (NG22 9DN), isn't easily reached by public transport: Plan Your Journey
Closing date: 27th July 2026
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.
We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
