As a Lead People Adviser, you will be a senior member of the People Services team—combining expert HR advice with operational leadership.
You’ll partner with leaders across the College to deliver high-quality, pragmatic HR support, while leading the day‑to‑day delivery of People Services. This includes managing our People Administration team, overseeing HR processes and systems, and driving a consistent, customer‑focused service.
You’ll play a critical role in leading complex employee relations activity, strengthening management capability, and supporting organisational change—to ensure a positive and compliant colleague experience across the full employee lifecycle.
What you’ll be doing
- Act as a trusted adviser to leaders, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters.
- Lead and manage sensitive and high‑risk casework with confidence and sound judgment.
- Line‑manage and develop the People Administration team to deliver an efficient, high‑quality service.
- Oversee HR operations, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely processes across the employee lifecycle.
- Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning.
- Use workforce data and insight to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Champion a positive, inclusive and people‑centred culture across the College.
- Contribute to policy development, projects and the delivery of the People Strategy.
We’re looking for a credible and proactive HR professional who can combine strong operational leadership with expert advisory capability.
You will bring
- Significant experience in a senior HR advisory or business partnering role.
- Proven expertise in managing complex employee‑relations casework.
- Experience leading or supervising HR teams and service delivery.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to use data and insight to inform decisions.
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) is essential.
We value the skills and experience of veterans, reservists and military families and encourage them to consider a career with us.
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, which includes an enhanced DBS check, as well as provide proof of the right to work in the UK.
Benefits
- 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Up to 4 days additional time off during the winter closure period.
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and discount schemes.
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping an exceptional colleague experience.
- Join a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking People Services team.
- Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Benefit from a competitive package, including generous annual leave and pension.
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