Senior HR Assistant (111260-0226)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Physics

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£26,707 to £30,378 per annum

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the professional services team in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior HR assistant to work closely with the Administrative Officer (HR) to deliver an efficient and effective HR service to the department, and act as a first point of contact for line managers and employees for all HR matters.

You will be one of two Senior HR Assistants providing support to the department. Your duties will include administrative support and diary management for the Head of Department. You will also provide cover when the HR Administrator is absent.

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Katherine Branch, Director of Operations at K.Branchwarwick.ac.uk .

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

Working Arrangements

• There may be scope for some hybrid working once the training period is completed but due to the nature of the role you will still be based on campus for the majority of the time.

About You

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external candidates.

You will have a proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.

You will be highly organised and be able to prioritise your own workload while working independently and as part of the wider professional services team.

You will have experience of working in a HR or an administrative environment, preferably within Higher Education. You will be experienced in managing a diverse workload and filtering demands on the time of senior staff.

You will have excellent IT skills, with a good working experience of Microsoft Office packages and a proven ability to quickly learn and use new IT systems.

Full training will be provided as appropriate. Whilst training you will be expected work full time on campus.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

The post will be based in the Department of Physics, a vibrant academic department with 200 academic, research, technical and professional services staff, over 800 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate research students. For further information about the Physics department, please visit our website .

We are proud of our diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining an excellent record in teaching and research by ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.

We are pleased to hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality for all staff and students.

We also hold an Institute of Physics Inclusion Award in support of our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Further information about working in the Department of Physics and the benefits available can be found at ?url=www.warwick.ac.uk%2Fphysics%2Fstaff%2Fworking%2F&module=jobs&id=3217299" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.warwick.ac.uk%2Fphysics%2Fstaff%2Fworking%2F&module=jobs&id=3217299" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.warwick.ac.uk/physics/­staff/working/ .

The University supports flexible working and requests for part-time working or job-share will be considered where possible.

Childcare for Interviews

Childcare can be provided for you at the University of Warwick Nursery in order for you to attend the interview. Childcare is subject to availability of places at the Nursery.

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

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 26th March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered. You are welcome to include details of any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments University of Warwick

Job Description

JD - Senior HR Assistant (111260).pdf - 184KB

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.