We’re looking for a new People Coordinator to come and join the team on a fixed term contract until June 2026.

Based from our Castle Donington office, you’ll sit in our HR Operations team and will be exposed to all things people focused; from the day to day administration to exciting forward thinking projects…. if you’re a people person with an eye for detail, a flare for organising and find coordinating a doddle…then this could be the role for you!

Our People Team is at the core of what CP is and helps to make us a people first business. They support us in our ongoing goals to retain an incredible culture whilst we grow as a business, providing insights to our people engagement and supporting our leadership teams in reaching their goals through their people plans.

As a People Coordinator, your role will be providing support across the People Team, being the main point of contact for all things admin related, playing a critical role within the CP family.  We cannot stress how important attention to detail is within this role. You need to be accurate, reliable but efficient.

The role incudes a whole host of activities but here's a quick overview: 

• Producing accurate new starter documentation using our internal systems; offer letters, contracts, onboarding communications and internal communications of new starter announcements to the wider business.
• Help with the creation of letters e.g. pay review and bonus
• Creating and administering probation pass letters
• Managing our family friendly procedures.
• Drive and deliver the new starters and leavers processes (including onboarding). Liaising with external suppliers to ensure new starters get their CP merch on time.
• Reporting
• Administration of employee benefits
• Managing our People Team Inbox, assisting with general queries, such as holiday entitlements and booking leave, knowing when to escalate queries to the HR advisors or BPs.
• Getting stuck in with wider team projects as well as taking the lead on some smaller administrative projects.
• Psychometric & 360 feedback administration
• Driving license checks

The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further.

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

In addition to those core values, as a People Coordinator you should;

• Have great attention to detail
• Be well organised in fast paced environment
• Have the ability to prioritise workload
• Have a passion for HR with a genuine interest in what you're doing to day to day
• Demonstrate an innovative approach to see continuous improvement
• Be eager and quick to learn
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a great team spirit
• Have good use of Microsoft packages

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. So, we don’t give run-of-the-mill advice.

We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

That’s how we’ve become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we’ve never been the type to rest on our laurels.

Over the last couple of years alone, we’ve achieved some fantastic feats:

Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey

• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Best Companies’ 1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as “Best-in-class” for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience

What's in it for you?

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

A note for Recruitment Agencies...

Agencies, we love you, but unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team. If you’re interested in working with us, please message careers@cooperparry.com. If we have anything we need additional support with, we’ll reach out to you.