Are you a recent graduate / current student in Human Resource Management or an early-career HR practitioner looking to make a significant impact in the field and broaden your experience? Universities Human Resources (UHR) is seeking a Projects and Research Officer to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across a wide range of people practices and contribute to projects that add real value to our members.

About UHR: UHR is the professional organisation for HR practitioners in UK Higher Education (HE). With over 160 institutional members and over 6,500 individual people professionals accessing our services, we are dedicated to fostering high performance in People teams. Our mission is to build people capacity, enhance organisational effectiveness, and promote the people agenda within and beyond HE.

The Role: As a Projects and Research Officer, you will support UHR members during a time of significant challenge. This varied role involves undertaking project and research work, supporting regional and member network groups, and occasionally contributing to in-person and online CPD events. You will work closely with UHR’s Strategic Projects & Research Managers, helping to identify resources and practices that could be useful to our members.

What We’re Looking For:

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong research and communication skills to collate resources from multiple reference sources into accessible content.
Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and balance competing requirements.
A proactive and resourceful approach to implementing ideas and supporting projects.

Why Join Us?

Gain valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the people profession in HE.
Home-based role with flexible working arrangements.
Competitive salary of £26,338 - £32,546 (pro rata) dependent on qualifications and experience.
A defined contribution pension scheme with 7.5% employee and 16% employer contribution rates, together with life insurance.
30 days’ holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays and discretionary days’ office closure.

If you are passionate about the people profession and eager to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your HR career with UHR!

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. You can read our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy online.

Please note: we do not accept application forms via email, nor do we accept CVs. Applicants must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@phes.ac.uk

Closing date: 16/05/2025 at noon

Interview date: 09/06/2025 or 13/06/2025 (TBC) via Microsoft Teams

£26,338 to £32,546 (pro rata)

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