Help Us Shape the Future of People & Culture at Coastland College
At Coastland College, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to expand and strengthen our College, we’re investing in our people as the foundation of our success, nurturing creativity, wellbeing, and innovation to deliver a transformative student experience that empowers every individual to thrive.
We are excited to announce three new roles within our People (HR) Team that reflect our commitment to building a workplace where talent thrives, innovation is encouraged, and every voice matters.
- People (HR) Advisor
- People (HR) Coordinator
- People (HR) Administrator
These positions are more than jobs—they’re part of our promise to nurture a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The People Team’s mission is to make Coastland College an exceptional place to work; a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve both personal and professional fulfilment.
If you’re passionate about people and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Who we are:
Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – one situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Weymouth and the other on a beautiful 18th Century Estate near the market town of Dorchester. As a newly united organisation, we’re bringing together the best of both Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create an even stronger learning experience, with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities.
We are Connected | We are Courageous | We are Dynamic | We are Empowering | We are Welcoming
With our combined expertise and resources, Coastland College is now one of the most dynamic and versatile further education providers in the region. From A-Levels to vocational courses and land-based studies to Apprenticeships, we have one purpose: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.
Our supportive and dedicated community of staff place our students at the heart of everything they do, ensuring every learner thrives.
What we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
- Additional efficiency closure days over the winter and Easter break.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to Care First EAP - our FREE confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
- Corporate Eyecare vouchers
Main purpose of role
The People Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle at Coastland College, delivering a positive employee experience.
The People Coordinator will:
- Provide first-line HR support, responding to queries and offering advice and guidance to staff and managers.
- Manage recruitment and onboarding
- Oversee and organise staff development and training
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including HR system and process improvements, policy reviews and updates, and engagement, wellbeing, and EDI programmes.
Work Location
Coastland College, Weymouth Campus with travel to Kingston Maurward campus when required.
Hours of Work
37 hours per week, Permanent
- 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday
- 08:30 to 16:30 on Friday
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle
- Maintain and update employee records in the iTrent HR system, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
- Administer all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes, leavers, and reporting.
- Liaise with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of employee changes.
HR Advisory
- Manage HR team mailboxes, triaging queries and delivering timely, professional advice across all HR matters.
- Provide first-line HR support to staff and managers, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
- Escalate complex or sensitive issues to People Advisors as appropriate.
- Deliver HR advisory support
- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, such as: HR system and process improvements, Policy reviews and updates and Engagement, wellbeing, and EDI programmes
Compliance & Policies
- Maintain the College’s Single Central Record (SCR) in line with KCSIE and safeguarding requirements.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns.
- Coordinate interview logistics and candidate communications.
- Oversee onboarding and pre-employment checks, ensuring Safer Recruitment compliance.
- Manage recruitment systems and provide training and support to users.
- Act as the main contact for recruitment queries and agency relationships.
- Prepare recruitment reports and insights to support decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Monitor sector trends to inform recruitment strategy.
Staff Development & Learning
- Support the planning and delivery of training programmes and workshops.
- Track employee development goals and maintain training records.
- Assist with performance review cycles and feedback processes.
HR Systems & Reporting
- Produce regular and ad-hoc workforce reports to support decision-making and compliance.
- Provide first-line support for HR system queries and user training.
- Ensure HR data and documentation are audit-ready for internal and external reviews.
- Contribute to ongoing improvement of HR systems and processes.
Values & Culture
- Provide clear and effective staff communications, ensuring consistent and correct tone of voice
- Uphold and promote the College’s values, safeguarding responsibilities, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The important bit:
Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.
Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.
We’re here to help you:
If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
Please note that in the event of a high number of applications, we may close the vacancy early.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.
