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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Warwick Business School
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed-term contract until 14 June 2027
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Salary
£26,707 to £30,378 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Tabitha Kerr, HR Coordinator, at
[email protected].
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in HR or looking to gain further People experience to progress your career? This role will allow you to work on a variety of interesting and challenging HR issues within a friendly, collaborative and supportive team.
As you would expect, interpersonal skills are key in this role, and you must be able to demonstrate your willingness to be involved in a diverse range of HR tasks to ensure a customer-focused HR service for our stakeholders in this dynamic and market-leading institution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required with an ability to liaise on HR matters in order to persuade and influence. This role directly engages with all staff in Warwick Business School as well as other stakeholders such as the University’s central People function. You must also be able to problem solve, and deal with confidential matters, both in person and via the WBS HR email inbox.
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About You
Acting as a first point of contact in responding to and addressing a wide range of HR enquires as well as determining those which need escalation to the HR Coordinator, you will have previous experience of working in a team. Working independently, using your initiative to manage and prioritise your workload, and a proven track record of accuracy are also required alongside the ability to manage and track work progress.
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About the Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.
Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.
But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.
Our Vision
The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.
Change Makers
See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.
Our CORE Values
Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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