CCS Adoption values itself as being an inclusive employer, committed to developing a diverse workforce and looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and core organisational values. As an equal opportunities employer, CCS is keen to receive applications from individuals representing all demographics of society and would particularly welcome applications from individuals from ethnic minority & LGBTQIA+ communities.

You can find the full CCS Equal Opportunities policy here.

Anyone joining the CCS team is subject to our safe recruitment and pre-appointment checks. This includes providing documentation to evidence the right to work in the UK, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and written and telephone references. The agency’s full Safe and Fair Recruitment Privacy Policy can be found here.

We provide a range of generous staff benefits, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff) plus statutory bank holidays.
• An additional two days over Easter and one additional day in May.
• A staff health cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Care Scheme.

Opportunities to work at CCS

HR and Office Coordinator

Salary: £29,669 to £30,824 FTE (pro rata for 20 hours), depending on skills and experience

Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible working pattern)

Location: Bristol office with hybrid working

Contract: Fixed-term contract for 2 years

Closing Date: 9 am Monday 21^st September 2026

Interview Date: 24^th or 25^th September 2026

We’re looking for an organised and proactive HR & Office Coordinator to support the smooth running of our people processes and office environment. This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working across HR administration, recruitment, compliance and office coordination in a small organisation.

As a close-knit team of around 30 staff (18 FTE), this role offers a broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of organisational life. Much of the role centres on coordination, administration and maintaining effective systems and processes, helping to ensure colleagues have the support they need to work effectively.

About the role

Working closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, you will play a key role in supporting our people, maintaining compliance and helping our office environment run smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation monitoring, employee records and contractual changes.
• Supporting recruitment activity, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, coordinating pre-employment checks and communicating with candidates.
• Maintaining accurate HR, safeguarding and compliance records and supporting organisational reporting requirements.
• Providing first-line support on HR processes and policies, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
• Supporting health and safety, data protection and compliance activities through effective administration and record-keeping.
• Coordinating office administration, supplies, room bookings and relationships with external providers.
• Helping to improve processes and systems while ensuring colleagues have the information and support they need.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in HR administration, recruitment, office management or a similar business support role.
• Is highly organised and able to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Has excellent attention to detail and is comfortable working with confidential information.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills and enjoys building positive working relationships
• Is confident using Microsoft 365 and organisational systems.
• Is proactive, approachable and enjoys working as part of a small, collaborative team.

Experience of HR systems, facilities coordination, compliance administration or working in the charity, education, social care or public sectors would be beneficial but is not essential.

To apply, please download the application form below. Please send your completed Application Form, along with your CV and EDI Monitoring Form, to stacey.thompson@ccsadoption.org.

• HR and Office Coordinator – Job Description
• HR and Office Coordinator – Person Specification
• CCS Adoption Application Form
• EDI Recruitment Monitoring

If you would like to discuss the role further, or require any adaptations for your application, please contact stacey.thompson@ccsadoption.org or phone us on 0117 9350005.

DBS Checks

CCS Adoption is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; therefore, please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks (enhanced with barred list checks where appropriate). All offers are subject to satisfactory checks and references.

No agencies, please.

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