HR Officer

Can you bring HR experience and enthusiasm to help us take our HR function to the next level?

Do have excellent attention to detail?

Would you like to work as part of a lovely team and for an organisation that makes a difference?

Here at Brunswick Organic Nursery, we have a unique opportunity for a part-time HR Officer to join our team in Bishopthorpe!

HR Officer

Salary: 11,868.19 per annum (FTE £27,816.08, based 37.5 hours per week).

Hours: 16 hours per week, split across 3 days. Must be able to work until 4pm on at least two of the days.

Based: Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RF.

Benefits: We offer full paid training, paid DBS check, 7 weeks holiday pro-rata (including bank holidays).

Please Note: Must be able to work on site. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Brunswick Organic Nursery is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe, York, which provides a productive and rewarding workplace environment for people with learning disabilities to grow and thrive in. We build skills and confidence, support wellbeing and develop independence through offering opportunities in different work areas. These include events planning and office administration, crafts, woodwork, cooking and horticulture (growing plants at the garden nursery, growing organic fruit and vegetables, and a contract gardening service for the local community).

About the Role

We are seeking a HR professional to fulfil our HR administrative and operational function.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with Directors and Operations Manager for HR responsibilities for 40+ staff

Ensure a high-quality HR function and smooth organisational operations

Oversee our recruitment process

Coordinate and record staff training

Involvement in our monthly payroll processes

Support the development of compliance and best practices

Draft policies and coordinate our policy renewal schedule

Assist in delivering interviewer training to adults with learning disabilities who are on our interview panels.

About You

Caring, trustworthy and conscientious, your qualities and people skills really matter to us – this role is central to how we value, nurture and invest in our team.

In all aspects of this role, you’ll need excellent attention to detail and be able to organise your work autonomously.

You’ll have strong listening and communication skills and your written language skills need to be excellent. You’ll be comfortable collaborating with colleagues and also able to use your initiative.

Benefits

Fully paid training

Paid DBS check

35 days holiday including bank holidays pro rata

Friendly and supportive team environment based at our beautiful garden nursery setting.

Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team and help us as we work to create a positive impact for all in our community!

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email. This will include an application form which the employer requires to be completed.

At Brunswick Organic Nursery we encourage applications from all ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing date: 9am on 16th September 2026