Salary: Up to £24,000.00 (depending on experience)

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Location: Taunton

About the role

Lloyd & Whyte, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a HR Assistant to join our People Development team in their Taunton office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator, who is hoping to gain an insight into the world of People Development, without the need for previous HR experience.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a fast paced, client facing administration role, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for going above and beyond to support others across the Group.

Joining our rapidly expanding and innovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Update and maintain accurate HR systems and records with a real eye for detail
• Develop awareness and knowledge of external HR development and changes in legislation
• Liaise with external 3rd parties, e.g. recruitment agencies, training providers and conference venues
• Assist the team with HR and Learning and Development administration
• Support colleagues from all areas of the business as required
• Act as an exemplar of our Company values and encourage a positive culture

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Previous administration experience within a fast paced environment
• Willing to work towards their CPD Level 3 Qualification/equivalent

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension
• Bonus scheme
• A holiday buy scheme 
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
• Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications
• Paid time off for volunteering

Lloyd & Whyte offer a range of specialist insurance services to a variety of clients. Our specialisms range from niche scheme insurance for Healthcare professionals to expert insurance for commercial motor vehicles and professional broker-to-broker insurance services. We also have a wide range of personal insurance services that cover homeowners from standard houses through to thatch & listed character properties and high value homes. The Lloyd & Whyte Group is split into five different client divisions which include multiple companies and brands.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and are currently the UK’s 3rd largest corporate donor, having given away £200 million since 2016. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.