People and Culture Administrator
You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality People administration service across the employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll changes, HR systems and employee records.
Reference Number: V572
Job Title: People and Culture Administrator
Location: Home based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £12,250 (£24,500 FTE)
Job Family: JF3
Line Manager: Head of HR
Closing Date: 19th June 2026 midday
Interviews: TBC
Job purpose
At Volunteering Matters, we believe volunteering changes lives and strengthens communities. For over 60 years, we have created inclusive opportunities that empower people to make a real difference across the UK.
We are looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused People and Culture Administrator to join our friendly and supportive People & Culture team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with HR or people administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to meaningful work with real social impact. You will work closely within a small and supportive team, helping to deliver a friendly, people-focused and responsive service across the organisation.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality People administration service across the employee lifecycle, supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll changes, HR systems and employee records.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating recruitment and onboarding administration
- Managing job adverts and recruitment systems
- Maintaining accurate HR records and people data
- Supporting payroll change processes
- Providing administrative support to managers and employees
- Assisting with HR projects, appraisals and process improvements
- Helping ensure our people processes are inclusive, efficient and compliant
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in HR or people administration
- Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Is confident using Microsoft 365 and HR systems
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Can manage priorities independently in a remote environment
- Is passionate about inclusion, community impact and great people support
CIPD Level 3 or 5 is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
We offer a flexible and supportive working culture, including:
- Flexible and home-based working across the UK
- Unlimited annual leave
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay and family leave
- Cycle to Work scheme and lifestyle discounts
- A supportive, values-driven culture with opportunities for development
We are also open to job share applications.
To apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button below. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills and experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so early applications are encouraged.
More information
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
- Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
- Unlimited Annual Leave
- Employee Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick and family leave.
- Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
About Volunteering Matters
We are a national charity that brings people together to build stronger, more connected communities through the power of volunteering.
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
- We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
- We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
- We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
- We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
- We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.