People Operations Associate - Part Time (FTC) presso Digital Catapult

We’re looking for a part-time People Operations Associate to join our People Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role will be part time - 20 hours per week working either 5 shorter days, or 4 longer days each week. The People Operations Associate will play a crucial role in supporting the People Team and ensuring the smooth operation of the People function. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive, data confident individual who can handle a variety of administrative tasks, maintain accurate records and provide excellent service to our employees and managers. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties) 

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the People Team, including maintaining employee records, managing and updating our people systems, online files and org charts and preparing documents and reports.
• Working with the People Business Partners, coordinate the entire onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support the People Team in addressing straightforward and routine employee queries and concerns and help to continue to build and drive a positive work environment. 
• Support the People Team in ER case meetings, through diary management and documenting meeting outcomes.
• Be responsible for managing the People Team ticketing system and allocating tickets accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records on our HRIS (Sage), generate regular reports as required and perform routine data cleansing to ensure data integrity.

Requirements

• Experience working in a HR/People function with a background in administrative roles and familiarity with HR Information Systems or databases.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to work independently / autonomously and seek support when needed.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail when preparing documents and maintaining records, ensuring discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally across all levels of the organisation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and manage conflicting workloads effectively.

Deadline for Applications: 23rd October 2025

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• Discretionary company bonus
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.