HR Coordinator

Help Us Shape the Future of People & Culture at Coastland College

At Coastland College, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to expand and strengthen our College, we’re investing in our people as the foundation of our success, nurturing creativity, wellbeing, and innovation to deliver a transformative student experience that empowers every individual to thrive.

We are excited to announce three new roles within our People (HR) Team that reflect our commitment to building a workplace where talent thrives, innovation is encouraged, and every voice matters.

• People (HR) Advisor
• People (HR) Coordinator
• People (HR) Administrator

These positions are more than jobs—they’re part of our promise to nurture a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The People Team’s mission is to make Coastland College an exceptional place to work; a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve both personal and professional fulfilment.

If you’re passionate about people and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.

We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming

With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land‑based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future‑ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional efficiency closure days over the winter and Easter break.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to Care First EAP – our FREE confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Free on‑site parking
• Free on‑site gym
• Employee discounts at on‑site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Corporate Eyecare vouchers

The People Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle at Coastland College, delivering a positive employee experience.

• Provide first‑line HR support, responding to queries and offering advice and guidance to staff and managers.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding
• Oversee and organise staff development and training
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including HR system and process improvements, policy reviews and updates, and engagement, wellbeing, and EDI programmes.

Coastland College, Weymouth Campus with travel to Kingston Maurward campus when required.

37 hours per week, Permanent

• 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday
• 08:30 to 16:30 Friday

• Maintain and update employee records in the iTrent HR system, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
• Administer all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, leavers, and reporting.
• Liaise with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee changes.

• Manage HR team mailboxes, triaging queries and delivering timely, professional advice across all HR matters.
• Provide…