Job Description/Duties
It’s all about making a difference.
Imagine being able to go home after work knowing everything you have done and will be doing is having a positive impact on someone.
The People Administrator plays a vital part in supporting our colleagues who deliver life‑saving services every day. By ensuring our people processes run smoothly, safely, and compliantly, you will directly support our frontline teams and the women and children they work with.
Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is the largest women’s charitable organisation in Leeds and provides services for women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse, honour-based violence, forced marriage, trafficking, stalking and harassment and is the lead agency for two consortia, Leeds Domestic Violence Service and Women & Girl’s Alliance Leeds.
LWA is looking for a People Administrator to join our People Team and provide high‑quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This role has a particular focus on recruitment administration, HR system management, and being the first point of contact for people‑related queries.
You will need:
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, plus either A Level, NVQ Level3, BETEC in office/Business Administration, CIPD level 3 or equivalent practical experience
- Experience working in a busy administrative role with strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- A commitment to excellent customer service and professional communication skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and HR/People systems
- An understanding of recruitment administration processes and the importance of confidentiality and compliance
The closing date is on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 6pm; interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd June 2026.
How to Apply
LWA is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and applications are welcome from all sections of the community.
LWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. A Basic DBS disclosure will be required before taking up this position.
* Posts are open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1)
For further information and to apply please download a pack from our website:
https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/jobs/
Completed applications should be sent to: recruitment@leedswomensaid.org.uk
For an informal chat please contact Charlotte: charlotted@leedswomensaid.org.uk to arrange.
About Leeds Women’s Aid
Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is an independent charity, formed in 1972, providing services to women and children affected by Domestic Violence & Abuse (DV & A). We provide a range of the very best services for vulnerable women and families who are victims and survivors of: domestic, sexual & honour based violence and abuse; forced marriage; trafficking; stalking and harassment.
Who we help
Any person can experience DV & A regardless of gender, race, ethnic or religious group, sexuality, class, ability, lifestyle or other identity.
DV & A can include physical, sexual and/or Honour Based Violence, as well as emotional, psychological, financial abuse, stalking, controlling and coercive behaviour and Forced Marriage. LWA supports women and children predominantly from Leeds and the Yorkshire and Humber region, but also often works with women from across the UK when safety issues arise.
In leading the LDVS contract, LWA also offers services to men and the trans community by training and leading services in supporting and reducing barriers to support for LGBT+ people.