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HR and Training Assistant

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Join us in supporting the people who protect one of the UK’s most treasured landscapes

We are looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused HR and Training Assistant to join our small and supportive HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career in a varied and rewarding role.

As the first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will provide professional support to managers and employees across the organisation. You’ll lead recruitment activity, co-ordinate onboarding and employee lifecycle administration, support learning and development activities, and help ensure our HR systems and records are maintained accurately and efficiently.

This role is suited to someone with HR administration and recruitment experience who enjoys building positive relationships, managing multiple priorities and delivering excellent customer service.

We offer a range of benefits including:

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • A generous contributory Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Based at our office in Lymington with some home working available, this role is offered on a full-time basis. Applications for part-time working (minimum 30 hours per week) are also welcome. 

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding HR role where you can make a real difference while developing your professional skills, we would love to hear from you!

Please refer to the accompanying documents for the full job description and complete the application form to apply. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date:      10am on 1 September 2026
Interviews:          17 September 2026

 

All applications will be acknowledged. Following the closing date, shortlisted candidates will be invited to our office to attend an interview, which will include a skills exercise. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will consider reasonable adjustments to support equitable access and opportunity for all candidates. Due to the nature of this role and the interview task, all interviews will be conducted in-person.

Any questions? Please email recruit@newforestnpa.gov.uk or call 01590 646649 during normal office hours.

 

 

 

Key Details

Address
Lymington, Hampshire
Salary
£27,385 - £29,687pa
Hours
Permanent, Full or part-time
Closing date
September 1, 2026