People Officer – Learning, Development and Talent Acquisition

People Officer – Learning, Development and Talent Acquisition
Fixed Term Contract

Contract: Fixed Term (anticipated February 2026 – February 2027)

Salary: £29,000 - £35,500

Our client, a highly respected and well-established professional services firm with multiple offices across the South West, is seeking a People Officer to join their friendly and dynamic HR team on a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable and proactive HR professional to make an impact across key areas of Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and Wellbeing. Working closely with the People Director and a small, collaborative team, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the professional growth and engagement of employees across the organisation.
 
The Role 
As a People Officer, you will support the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, and recruitment coordination.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting recruitment campaigns and career events, particularly during busy periods or to provide cover within the team
• Coordinating onboarding plans and induction sessions for new starters
• Designing and delivering engaging face-to-face and virtual training sessions
• Assisting senior leaders with training content and delivery
• Supporting soft skills development and wellbeing initiatives across the firm
• Organising large-scale internal events such as the Annual Firm Day and wellbeing campaigns
• Managing training administration, course bookings, and CPD processes
• Liaising with external training providers and promoting training opportunities internally
• Coordinating initiatives such as “Training Tuesdays” and “Wellbeing Wednesdays”
• Overseeing employee wellbeing programmes, including healthcare and mental health support
• This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure to a wide range of HR and people-related activities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

 
About You 
We’re looking for an individual who is professional, approachable, and passionate about people development. You’ll thrive in a busy, multi-faceted role and enjoy working with others to make a positive difference in the employee experience.

You will bring:

• A genuine interest in learning, development, and wellbeing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence in designing and delivering engaging presentations and training materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); Canva experience is a bonus
• Flexibility to travel between offices when required
• Experience in training, HR, or recruitment (desirable)

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• If you have the skills and experience required please apply now!
• Full-time preferred (36.25 hours per week), though part-time may be considered
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
• Annual salary review and pension contribution scheme
• Access to wellbeing and healthcare support
• Additional flexible benefits including cycle to work, charity giving, and private medical insurance

If you have the skills required please apply now!