Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Human Resources Assistant
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About This Job
This is an exciting role in the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) we are looking for a proactive and organised HR Assistant to join our HR team and provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with the HR Manager, you will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, HR reporting, and supporting day-to-day HR operations. You will help ensure our people processes run smoothly, maintaining accurate records, supporting employee queries, and assisting with HR projects and initiatives. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and committed to delivering a professional and confidential HR service.
Essential Skills
- Previous experience in a HR role.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and use initiative.
- Experience maintaining confidential employee records and handling sensitive information discreetly.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and confident learning and using HR systems.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our Charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through supporting the Army Cadet Force and its activities in the community. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
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We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support. We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who We Are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What We Can Offer You
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
- Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
- The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
- Personal accident insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
- 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
- A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
- Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
- An additional five days of volunteering leave.
- Support for qualifications and personal development.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Railcard (if you are eligible).
- A caring and supportive team environment.
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How to Apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hours on Sunday 20th July 2026.
https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/army-cadet-charitable-trust-uk/hr-assistant/1082894?tsId=36
We encourage you to make clear in your covering letter how you meet the person specification and highlight your key skills. We cannot make assumptions on your qualifications, skills, or experiences, so please be explicit in your application.
Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams shortly after the closing date.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
We reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
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