At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Fixed Term Contract (this will continue for the duration of the apprenticeship, which is likely to be 18 to 24 months)
Join Our Team
Are you passionate about delivering excellent HR/Payroll support and administration? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic Employee Lifecycle team at Bath & North East Somerset Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our employees throughout their journey with us; from onboarding to offboarding and everything pay-related in between.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As the first point of contact for HR Operations queries, you’ll provide efficient and timely support to employees and managers via telephone, email, and our employee portal.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Onboarding processes for new starters
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Processing changes to terms and conditions of employment
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Issuing necessary contractual amendment letters
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Coordinating offboarding for leavers
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Managing multiple inboxes, as well as the employee portal and phones
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Ensuring all work completed is accurate and compliant with up-to-date employment legislation and Council policy
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the wider HR & OD service to drive continuous improvement and deliver a high-quality service.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has experience in administration and data input
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Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Has strong numeracy skills and can utilise MS Excel to analyse and interpret data
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Can prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively
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Is a confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
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Works well in a team and embraces collaboration
As part of this role, you will work towards achieving the CIPP Level 3 qualification, gaining valuable professional expertise while you work.
Why Work for B&NES Council?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth:
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Competitive salary
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Flexible and hybrid working options, including flexitime and home working (up to 3 days per week, subject to service needs)
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Generous annual leave - up to 31 days plus bank holidays
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Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
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Opportunities for professional and personal development, including in-house training and accredited qualifications
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A modern, award-winning Civic Centre in Keynsham, ideally located between Bath and Bristol with excellent transport links
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Carrie-Anne Thridgould, Lead HR Officer - Employee Life Cycle on 01225 395425 or email [email protected]
Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026.
No agencies please.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
