People Administrator

People Administrator

Home-based (UK)

About Us

Sported is a charity that delivers expertise, resources, and vital support to organisations that use sport and physical activity to make a positive impact on young people – and on our communities.

Our primary conduit is a network of clubs and groups that reached almost one million young people across the UK in 2023-24. Through support, resources, and funding – all provided at no cost – we create social impact and lower the barriers that prevent our next generation from realising their full potential. Working with trusted local leaders across the communities we serve, we provide solutions through our team, backed up by a pool of volunteer consultants who offer professional support.

We are now looking for a People Administrator to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, working 18.75 hours per week, ideally with some hours worked each day.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,300 - £27,300 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata)

- 25 days’ holiday in addition to statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)

- Two additional days of personal leave per year for religious holidays and/or wellbeing days

- Volunteer Days - two additional days of paid leave each year to volunteer for another charity or our Sported members

- Up to five days of paid study leave for self-funded education/training

- Flexible working arrangements

- A confidential counselling service

- Access to a pension scheme

- Virtual Diversity & Inclusion ‘Open Space’ every month

- Cycle to Work Scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive HR professional to join our passionate, purpose-driven organisation.

With part-time hours and the freedom to work from home, this role is designed to support balance and wellbeing, giving you the space to deliver meaningful work while maintaining a lifestyle that works for you.

What’s more, we’ll support you to increase your expertise and the scope of your experience so that you can grow professionally and enhance your portfolio.

So, if you want to utilise your skills to contribute to our mission of creating stronger, more inclusive communities through sport, then apply today!

The Role

As a People Administrator, you’ll be the go-to person for all HR and people-related matters, helping to create a positive, inclusive, and well-supported working environment across our organisation.

You’ll play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, from recruitment and onboarding to policy management and employee engagement, ensuring our people processes align with our mission and values.

Taking ownership of day-to-day HR operations, you’ll provide advice and support to staff and managers while working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop HR systems and co-ordinate training and development initiatives.

Additionally, you will:

- Maintain and update HR systems, records, and policies

- Support performance management cycles and training needs analysis

- Co-ordinate employee engagement initiatives and team events

About You

To be considered as a People Administrator, you will need:

- Experience in an HR and/or people role

- A strong background in the administration of end-to-end people processes

- Experience managing recruitment and onboarding

- Experience working with HR systems, data management, and reporting

- Experience rolling out new policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Closing date for applications: 29th October 2025

Notify successful applicants by: 31st October 2025

Interviews: W/C 3rd November and/or W/C 10th November 2025

Role commences: W/C 2nd December 2025

Other organisations may call this role HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, People Co-ordinator, HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Co-ordinator, or Human Resources Officer.

Webrecruit and Sported are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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