HR & Learning Assistant

Leeds Playhouse are recruiting for a new HR & Learning Assistant, a pivotal role at the centre of a lively and varied HR & Learning department.

Leeds Playhouse is made up of brilliant, passionate and dedicated individuals who bring creativity, compassion and individuality to every aspect of our work. Whilst we are a medium-sized organisation, we have many unique roles and a blend of employees, casual workers, volunteers, and self-employed freelancers coming together to deliver a wide range of projects onstage and off.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in HR & Learning. The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full employee lifecycle and will be supported to develop their professional knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for a wide range of HR & Learning activities.
• Particular involvement in:
  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Contract and changes
  • Payroll
  • Learning & development
  • Data management
• Offer first-line advice and guidance to employees and managers on non-complex issues, including members of the Senior Management Team, in line with standard practice, policy and procedure.
• Identify and implement improvements to the ways we deliver our services.

Working Pattern and Pay

This is a full-time, permanent contract of 35 hours a week, with working pattern to be discussed with your manager. Pay for the role is £24,800 per year.

As part of our commitment to flexible working, we would also be open to applications interested in part-time work or job shares for this role. Please reach out to us if you would like to discuss this further.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment
• 2 wellbeing days a year
• Discounts across our food and drinks
• Free show tickets
• Local gym and swimming discount
• Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.

How to Apply

Before applying for the role, please read the job pack: HR & Learning Assistant Job Pack (PDF).

To apply:

• Fill in our Application Form
• Fill in our Inclusion and Diversity Monitoring Form

Please complete both forms before the application deadline. The closing date for applications is 10am Friday 28 August 2026.