We connect people with what’s happening in their community, develop community ideas into action, strengthen local organisations, and provide strategic influence for the charity and voluntary sector.
The Action Together team is vital in achieving the charity's purpose - to maximise opportunities to create positive social change; promote social justice and harness social benefit; and to strengthen the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector.
We're looking for people who share our values to join our team
The role
As part of the HR team, the HR Administrator will provide efficient and professional administrative support to help deliver an effective HR service across the organisation. The role will support key HR activities including recruitment, on-boarding, training administration, responding to HR inquiries, andmaintaining HR systems.
The ideal candidate
Is an organised and proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities and working independently, you will be confident using Microsoft Office applications and building positive relationships with colleagues, candidates and external stakeholders. You will have experience providing excellent administrative support, be able to work accurately and professionally, and have a good understanding of HR processes and employment practices.
Closing Date for applications is 9am on Monday 14 September 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Right to work
We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
More information on DBS checks and our Recruiting Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Work with us page.
Support for applicants
We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on our Work with us page.
Application Instructions
To apply for this role please visit the 'Work with Us' page under the jobs section on the Action Together website. There you will be able to download the "Recruitment pack" and application form. Please submit your completed application form to [email protected] by the advertised deadline and with the subject “confidential, job application”.
Pay: £26,403.00-£28,142.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oldham OL1 1DJ
