Bevan Brittan is a leading
commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing,
local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in
the construction, energy and resource management, higher education
and financial services sectors.
Supported by our valued business
services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams
provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate,
property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial
and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.
As a responsible business, we
embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and
Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the
decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they
motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the
communities that we're part of.
Consistently recognised as one of
The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal
directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24
financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an
eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue
investing in our people.
Looking to the future, we're
targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the
best people to be part of it.
Join a team of experts and
progressive thinkers
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to
join our growing HR team. If successful, you will work closely within
the HR generalist team and support other key areas of the function
from Learning & Development to Recruitment. This is a fantastic
learning opportunity and you will support the team with all
administrative duties. This includes playing a key role in
coordinating the on-boarding process, assisting with interesting
projects and supporting our Responsible Business Programme, which
encompasses Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing, Community
Engagement and Environmental Sustainability.
The role will be based in our newly refurbished Bristol office,
located just a short walk from Cabot Circus, Castle Park and Bristol
Harbourside. We work in an agile/hybrid way, providing staff with the
equipment needed to work effectively from home, with most people in
our team attending the office one or two days per week (sometimes to
take advantage of Bevan Brittan's regular social events!).
Key Responsibilities
Provide proactive and efficient administrative support across a
range of HR activities.
Work closely with the Recruitment team to coordinate and ensure an
efficient on-boarding process. This includes carrying out DBS/ Right
to Work checks, obtaining references, processing relevant new joiner
documents and planning inductions.
Answer queries in the HR team inbox, escalating when necessary to
more senior members of the team.
Input data accurately into our HR system and produce ad-hoc data
reports as required.
Processing of benefits such as private medical insurance, cycle to
work scheme, season ticket loans and childcare vouchers.
Assist with the administration of HR processes for example, family
leave, contractual changes and leavers.
Work together with the team to help identify and implement process improvements.
Provide administrative support on key HR projects and cyclical
processes such as the annual salary review and appraisal process.
Work with other members of the team to maintain an efficient,
accurate electronic filing and archiving system that complies with
GDPR requirements.
Other administrative support as needed, e.g. arranging ad-hoc
meetings and appointments.
What we are looking for from you
The ideal candidate will have:
Administration experience, ideally within a professional services
environment. Previous HR experience is desirable, but not essential.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with
technical knowledge of formatting documents.
Organised approach with the ability to multitask and prioritise
own workload effectively.
Able to coordinate with other members of the HR team to ensure
that all tasks are completed on time.
Quality and customer service driven, with a concern for accuracy
and an eye for detail
Team oriented and collaborative with a flexible approach.
Confident verbal and written communication skills
Work with approachable people
When we ask colleagues what makes
Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say
is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we
make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each
other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our
values.
Supported to be your best
Hybrid working
We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients,
teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to
Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around
those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any
questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work
your week in a way that suits you.
Learning, Development & Progression
We're committed to supporting your professional and personal
development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored
training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from
those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is
reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be
supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.
Wellbeing
As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of
services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to
The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our
Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual
calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.
Benefits
A minimum of 25 days holiday
(plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Generous pension scheme
Private medical insurance
through Vitality
Biennial private health
assessment through Nuffield Health
Life assurance
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Embracing our differences and
valuing inclusion
Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at
Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote
equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be
empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse
colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.
Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can
bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all
backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident
Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment
process or have any questions, please get in touch with our
recruitment team by emailing recruitment@bevanbrittan.com
Acting responsibly, now and for
the future
To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of
Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in
shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible
Business strategy: Community Engagement; Environmental
Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.
Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and
not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local
communities and donated £100,000 across our four regional office
charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've
achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our
environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero
carbon target by 2040.
Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues'
wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on
merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and
protect the environment.
