HR Assistant

Organisation: Children with Voices
Location: Remote
Hours: 2-3 days per week, flexible
Duration: Minimum 6 months commitment (flexible)
Type: Voluntary

About Us

Children with Voices is grassroots, community-led organisation based in London, working to support children, young people, and families through health, education, sustainability, and youth leadership initiatives. We believe in empowering the next generation with opportunities to grow, develop skills, and make a positive impact in their communities.

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and organised Volunteer HR Assistant to support our small but dynamic HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources within the charity or community sector. You will assist with a range of HR administrative tasks and contribute to creating a positive and supportive environment for our staff and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

·       Assist in maintaining and updating employee and volunteer records

·       Support with recruitment admin (e.g. posting roles, shortlisting applications)

·       Help prepare onboarding materials and assist with volunteer inductions

·       Support internal communication and staff/volunteer engagement initiatives

·       Maintain digital filing systems and HR spreadsheets

·       Take notes during HR team meetings when required

·       Assist in creating or updating HR policy documents or handbooks

·       Ensure confidentiality and compliance with GDPR in all administrative work

·       Carry out general admin duties as needed and support ad-hoc HR projects

Essential:

·       Aged 18 or over with the right to volunteer in the UK

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion

·       Good organisational skills and attention to detail

·       Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially

·       Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Teams

·       Willingness to learn and take initiative

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·       Respectful of safeguarding, GDPR, and equality & diversity policies

Requirement

·       Studying or recently completed a qualification in:

o   Human Resources

o   Business Administration

o   Psychology or a related field

·       Have Previously worked as a HR Assistant or Administrative Assistant in experience (voluntary or paid)

·       Familiarity with HR systems

What You Will Gain

·       Practical experience in day-to-day HR operations

·       Insight into charity governance, recruitment, and volunteer management

·       Mentoring and support from experienced professionals

·       Opportunity to develop key transferable skills

·       Involvement in a supportive and passionate team making a real difference

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this volunteer role, please send your CV and a brief statement outlining your interest.