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We’re partnering with a fast growing and dynamic organisation that supports a diverse portfolio of clients, including education providers and multi-site employers. They are seeking a proactive and detail-focused HR Officer to join their team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality HR administration, advisory support, and project-based work. This is a varied and engaging position combining HR operations, advisory support, and communications activity. You’ll sit at the heart of day-to-day HR delivery, ensuring efficient service levels while also contributing to wider client projects and business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 12–18 months’ experience in a HR administrative role and be looking to develop their career into a more advisory position. There is significant scope for progression within the role. Key responsibilities include: • Managing HR administration including contracts, employment changes, DBS checks, occupational health referrals, and HR system updates, • Monitoring and managing HR ticketing systems to ensure timely resolution of queries, • Supporting HR advisory activity, including guidance on attendance, wellbeing, recruitment, and employee relations matters, • Drafting clear and professional HR correspondence and documentation for both formal and informal casework, • Assisting with the coordination of client training and preparation of materials, • Contributing to webinars, blogs, and marketing content to support service growth, • Supporting project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives About You We’re looking for someone organised, confident, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll enjoy variety in your workload and be able to balance accuracy with efficiency. Ideally, you will have: • Strong experience in office-based administration (HR exposure desirable), • A good understanding of HR processes and employment legislation, • Experience drafting professional HR documentation and correspondence, • Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), • Excellent communication skills with a professional and approachable manner, • CIPD qualification (or working towards one) – desirable What You’ll Bring • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, • Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively, • Confidence working both independently and as part of a team, • A genuine interest in HR, people processes, and service improvement, • Commercial awareness and an interest in supporting business growth Benefits • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus a dedicated day off for your birthday., • BUPA Cash Plan for claiming back healthcare expenses., • Free on-site parking at their Wakefield office, free snacks, and barista-style coffee., • Hybrid working options, career pathways, and opportunities for professional development, including potential funding for external qualifications., • Holiday purchase/sell scheme, company events, and a supportive team environment This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a supportive, client-facing environment, gaining exposure to both operational HR and advisory work. Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application.

The Commercial Officer is responsible for identifying, onboarding, and managing suppliers to ensure consistent quality, cost-effectiveness, and risk mitigation. This role involves close collaboration with the commercial, quality, and operations teams to ensure suppliers meet company standards and su

Job title: Finance and Insurance Manager Salary: £33,603 – £35,772 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Location: Wakefield Looking for a finance role where you can make a real impact in public service? This key position sits within West Yorkshire Police’s Finance and Commercial Services Directorate, playing a vital role in protecting public money and supporting frontline policing through effective financial management and insurance governance. We’re looking for a proactive, detail focused professional who can work confidently both independently and as part of a busy team, managing a varied workload with accuracy and professionalism. As a key member of the Finance Support Team, you’ll lead the day to day delivery of the Force’s insurance function while providing high quality financial and administrative support across the organisation, including NPAS and regional operations. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, budget holders and external partners, ensuring compliance sound risk management and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance or insurance professional to contribute to meaningful work that directly supports operational policing and community safety. Role and Responsibilities You will play a key role in delivering effective finance and insurance services across the Force. This includes managing insurance policies and claims, maintaining accurate records, supporting financial performance and supervising staff. Key duties include: • Managing and developing the Force’s insurance function, including policy procurement, review and self insurance arrangements • Supporting the management of insurance claims and budgets, producing accurate management information • Maintaining up to date insurance records across the Force, NPAS and regional operations • Providing financial and administrative support, ensuring income and expenditure are accurately recorded • Building strong working relationships with senior leaders, budget holders and stakeholders • Assisting with financial strategy development and corporate performance management • Supervising and supporting the Finance and Insurance Officer, managing performance, attendance and wellbeing • Acting as a professional point of contact for finance and insurance enquiries • Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery Expectations To succeed in this role, you will be expected to: • Communicate clearly and confidently with internal and external stakeholders • Explain financial and insurance matters in an accessible way • Manage competing priorities and meet financial deadlines • Apply strong numeracy, literacy and attention to detail • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team Essential Criteria • Strong working knowledge of financial administration processes • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel • Experience supervising or supporting staff • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Clear experience of self-motivation and workload prioritisation. • Can demonstrate a high level of numeracy and literacy Desirable: • Experience in maintaining an organisations insurance portfolio • Experience advising or influencing senior stakeholders • Involvement in insurance strategy or policy development • Experience working in a public sector or regulated environment Benefits / What We Offer West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, development and work–life balance, including: • Generous annual leave allowance –27 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays) • Flexible working options, including agile working arrangements to help you manage your professional and personal commitments • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme • Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent) • Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card • Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent) • Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes • Opportunities for career development and training • Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions • A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities • Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Fair Work Charter. How to Apply Join West Yorkshire Police in a key finance leadership role where your expertise will make a real difference to policing. The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment. The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile. Interviews will take place on: Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 May. This vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 3rd May 2026