Morley College London
People Operations Administrator
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About the Role
We are looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused HR Administrator to join our People Operations team and play an important role in delivering an efficient and professional HR service across the College.
This is a varied and busy role providing high-quality administrative support across the full range of People Operations activities, with a particular focus on recruitment, onboarding, employee administration and staff development.
Working closely with the People Operations team, Payroll, managers and colleagues across the College, you will help ensure that our HR processes run smoothly and that staff and candidates receive a responsive and professional service.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Supporting recruitment campaigns from advertisement through to appointment, including arranging interviews, preparing recruitment documentation and communicating with candidates.
- Coordinating pre-employment and onboarding checks, including DBS checks, references, right-to-work checks and other required documentation.
- Assisting with the preparation and issuing of contracts and employment correspondence.
- Managing and responding to enquiries received through People Operations and recruitment inboxes, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the College’s HR systems.
- Liaising with Payroll to help ensure employee information is accurate and staff are paid correctly.
- Supporting the administration and monitoring of mandatory and staff development training.
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate records for auditing, monitoring and compliance purposes.
- Supporting meetings, events and wider People Operations projects, including identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes.
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We are looking for someone who is highly organised, accurate and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
You will have CIPD Level 3 or relevant HR administrative experience within a complex organisation, together with excellent communication and customer service skills.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to use initiative and resolve straightforward queries effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A professional, approachable and customer-focused manner.
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
An understanding of HR processes, staff development administration and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) would be advantageous.
Why Join Morley?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within People Operations and gain broad experience across recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, employee administration and staff development.
You will become part of a collaborative People Operations team and have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and improvement of HR services across the College.
As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:
- Generous annual leave allowance (32 days) plus Bank Holidays
- Christmas closure period
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
- 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
- Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
- On site cafeterias
- A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
- A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues
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How to Apply
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026 at 9am
Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk
If you would be interested in having a conversation with the hiring manager about the role prior to applying please reach out to deividas.rimkevicius@morleycollege.ac.uk
Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job, you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.
Important Information
Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students at all times and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff in line with KCSIE 2025, including the right to conduct online searches of all successful candidates.
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