An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Assistant to join the Council’s Workforce team. 

This is a key role providing essential support across the employee lifecycle, helping to deliver an efficient, professional and compliant HR service for managers and employees across the organisation, from onboarding and contract preparation to maintaining accurate HR records and responding to routine queries. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our colleagues, working closely with the wider HR team to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience.

You’ll be working within a supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your HR knowledge and experience, and the chance to make a real contribution to a high-quality people service.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £31,022 to £32,597

Resources – Workforce.  Preston City Council provides a wide-range of key services to the people of Preston including Environmental Health, Housing Advice, Welfare Benefits, Community Engagement, Electoral Services, Planning, Waste Management, Parks, Events and a Revenues and Benefits Shared Service with Lancaster City Council.

The Council has ambitious plans which require motivated, well-trained and high-performing employees at the heart of it to deliver and drive forward its agenda.

Working as a valuable member of a small, busy and supportive Workforce team, you will provide comprehensive and effective professional HR support and advice to managers and employees on a range of HR matters and casework, as well as supporting HR-related initiatives, projects and continuous improvement opportunities. 

You will have significant practical experience across a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance and change management and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation. 

If you are an experienced HR professional and are looking for your next step, within a fast-paced and varied environment, I would encourage you to apply for this position.

Benefits include; flexi time, hybrid working, minimum of 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) pro-rata, family friendly policies, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, life assurance scheme, casual car user allowance, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Kath O’Flaherty, (Assistant Director) Head of Workforce on 01772 906371 or k.oflaherty@preston.gov.uk

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £39,152 to £40,777 per annum pro rata

Resources – Workforce.  Preston City Council provides a wide range of key services to the people of Preston including Environmental Health, Housing Advice, Welfare Benefits, Community Engagement, Electoral Services, Planning, Waste Management, Parks, Events and a Revenues and Benefits Shared Service with Lancaster City Council.

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking HR Manager to lead a high‑performing HR team and play a key role in delivering a professional, responsive and people‑focused HR service across the Council.

This is a senior HR role with real influence, offering the opportunity to shape workforce strategy, lead complex casework and contribute to major organisational change.

Reporting to the Assistant Director (Head of Workforce), you will manage and support the HR team, providing expert advice to managers across the organisation on the full range of HR matters. You will lead on complex and high‑risk cases, drive continuous improvement in HR policies and processes, and contribute to corporate initiatives that support organisational priorities.

You will also work closely with colleagues across Workforce, including Learning and Development and Health & Safety, to help shape and deliver the Council’s People Strategy.

About You

You will be an experienced HR professional with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of employment law and best HR practice. You will be confident advising at senior level, comfortable managing complex and sensitive issues, and committed to developing people‑centred solutions that support both managers and employees.

Benefits include; flexi time, hybrid working, minimum of 30 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, life assurance scheme, casual car user allowance, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship. 

For an informal chat about the position, please contact Kath O’Flaherty, (Assistant Director) Head of Workforce on 01772 906371 or k.oflaherty@preston.gov.uk

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £51,356 to £52,413 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning and Development Assistant to join the Council’s Workforce team. This role provides essential support to the delivery of high‑quality learning and development across the organisation, helping employees develop the skills and knowledge they need to deliver excellent services.

You will play a key role in coordinating training activity, supporting apprenticeships and work placements, maintaining learning systems and training records, and producing meaningful reports to inform workforce development.

You will be well organised, confident in working with data and systems, and have strong administrative and communication skills. Experience of coordinating training or working in a learning, HR or workforce environment would be an advantage, along with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) pro rata, family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £31,022 to £32,597 per annum pro rata