Come and work for an award-winning organisation!

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

About the role

Join our people-focused HR team!

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and detail-driven HR and Payroll Assistant to join our team on a fixed- term basis to provide maternity cover. You will play an important role in providing seamless administrative support to employees, managers and the wider HR function.

This is an exciting opportunity to become the first point of contact for all HR related matters and enquiries, ensuring a positive experience at every stage of the employee lifecycle. You will assist with the day-to-day administrative tasks, ranging from recruitment and onboarding to payroll inputting, you’ll be supporting a wide range of essential processes that keep the council running effectively.

To thrive in this role, you will bring experience in maintaining accurate HR systems and records, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to supporting a busy HR team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working collaboratively, and providing high quality support.

Interviews will take place on Friday 24th April 2026.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

What can we do for you…

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Access to free counselling services.
• Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.