People Coordinator

The practical stuff

Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Salary bracket: £28,000-£32,000

We’re looking for a friendly, confident, and driven person to join our dynamic People team. As part of a close-knit group of three, you’ll be at the heart of supporting all WICC group brands. This hands-on role offers involvement in every aspect of our people strategy — perfect for someone eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact. With plenty of opportunities for development, it has the potential to grow into something even bigger.

What will you get up to?

No two days are the same in this team, and that's what makes this role so exciting, but here's a flavour of what you might be doing:

• Be the backbone of our People operations: You'll ensure the essentials are running like clockwork - organisation is your superpower, and no detail goes unnoticed.
• Partner with our Front Line Managers: You’ll support them through employee relations, absence management, and performance processes, tackling challenges head-on.
• Own our systems: Become the go-to expert for our HR tools, quickly troubleshooting and finding smarter ways to work.
• Drive employee Engagement: Lead our engagement survey programme, creating and actioning plans that make a real impact.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Conduct in-depth research into emerging People initiatives and propose fresh ideas to keep our team ahead of the game.
• Attract and onboard talent: Support recruitment efforts across the company, ensuring new team members feel welcome and ready to excel.
• Manage external partnerships: Collaborate with our partners to get the best results for our people.

You will have…

• Proven experience of working with and getting the best out of people
• Outstanding communication skills, able to adapt your style where required.
• A positive and friendly attitude, with the resilience to tackle challenges head-on.
• Laser-sharp attention to detail and a natural talent for systems administration.
• Confidence in holding effective one-to-one meetings, including navigating challenging conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• A solid understanding of employment law (preferred) and a willingness to stay up-to-date.
• The drive to work independently, taking ownership and delivering results.
• A passion for problem-solving, thriving on challenges, and managing multiple priorities with energy and enthusiasm.

About the company

Since our founding in 1974, we have grown into a leader in the commercial interiors industry. Established by Gary Hough, we began as a regional contractor and rapidly expanded. Over the years, we have diversified with the launch of several specialist brands, becoming a trusted provider of end-to-end workplace solutions.

With over 50 years of experience, we are dedicated to creating exceptional workspaces, from ceilings to floors, while investing in our future growth. We see potential in our team, and they see huge potential in us.

Certified as a Great Place to Work™

Need proof of our great company culture? We’ve got a certificate for it!

We’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work™ based on our company culture, perks, support and values. Our staff will always be our priority and this certification allows us access to insights, analytics and workshops to continue to develop our people strategy.

Company perks

• 25 days of annual leave
• Structured and supported professional development programs
• Christmas and summer socials (with lots of fun in between!)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity packages
• Paid sick leave
• Bike2Work scheme
• Flexible working environments across multiple sites
• Access to Bupa Employee Assistance Program
• Great Place to Work™ certified company
• Annual charity events

If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@workplaceco.co.uk to find out more.

Contact information

Aled James