Date: 17/08/2026
Position: HR Assistant
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time, office based.
Location: Head Office, 8 Stucley Place, Camden, London, NW1 8NS
Anticipated start date: August/September 2026
Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience
Website: https://www.avondale-construction.co.uk/
About Avondale
For over 45 years, Avondale has been one of the UK’s leading principal contractors and construction logistics specialists. From landmark commercial developments to complex infrastructure and heritage projects, we help shape the spaces where communities live, work, and grow. Our project portfolio includes some of the UK’s most iconic schemes, including Bloomberg London, Springfield Hospital, Lord’s Cricket Ground, Alexander Stadium, and Farnborough Airport.
Key Responsibilities
- Support recruitment and workforce planning: assist with job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, offer letters, onboarding, leavers, redundancies, and changes in employment status.
- Maintain accurate employee records, accident/incident reports, and HR databases in line with legal requirements, audits, accreditations, and certifications (including GDPR/data protection).
- Coordinate the full employee training cycle: book courses, track attendance and completion, and maintain training records for operatives and office staff.
- Prepare and maintain HR trackers and assist with routine HR reports.
- Act as a first point of contact for HR queries and resolve them effectively.
- Support the implementation, communication, and periodic review of HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to align with company strategy and compliance needs.
- Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes, confidential discussions, and random drug and alcohol testing in line with company policy.
- Liaise with external agencies, colleges, and industry partners to meet staffing needs, support candidate communications, and employer branding activities.
- Promote staff wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
- Assist with promoting company events and activities.
- Provide reception cover, including answering and directing phone calls, greeting visitors, and offering general administrative support to the HR team and wider business.
- Ensure all HR day-to-day activities are completed in accordance with company procedures, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.
- Assist with Ad hoc duties as required.
Experience and Skills
· Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. The company does not sponsor work visas.
· CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards CIPD Level 3/5 with relevant HR experience).
· Previous recruitment experience (e.g., job postings, CV screening, interview coordination).
· Proven experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or similar HR support role.
· Hands-on experience in day-to-day HR administration, including maintaining accurate employee records and HR databases.
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills and experience using HR/recruitment systems.
· Experience within the construction industry would be advantageous.
· Understanding of Right to Work and pre-employment compliance requirements.
· Good communication and people skills.
· Strong organisation and attention to detail.
· Ability to prioritise multiple recruitment and HR activities.
· Proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary of £30,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
· Monday to Friday, typically 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
· 21 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus 8 bank holidays.
· Company pension scheme.
· Private health insurance, including dental and optical cover (subject to P11D taxation).
· Group life insurance (death-in-service benefit).
· Study and training support, including professional membership subscriptions.
· Annual performance-related bonus (based on individual and company performance).
· A friendly and collaborative working environment.
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
