Senior People Advisor
Location: Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds
Role overview
We are seeking a Senior People Advisor to join our Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds sites. This role will be 40 hours over 5 days per week Monday–Friday. The Senior People Advisor will act as the local expert on employee relations and people management, providing high‑quality, pragmatic, and legally compliant HR advice. The role partners closely with senior leaders and line managers to strengthen performance, capability, engagement, and organisational culture, while also leading day‑to‑day HR function activities. This senior position carries significant responsibility for complex casework, people‑strategy delivery and the efficient running of core HR operations.
What skills and experience do I need?
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (essential)
* Strong, up‑to‑date working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Significant experience in a senior HR advisory, HR business partner or HR management role
* Proven track record of managing complex employee relations case‑work end to end, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct and absence management
* Experience advising and influencing senior leaders on people‑related matters
* Practical experience supporting managers to improve people‑management capability and performance
* Experience overseeing or leading core HR operations and ensuring service continuity
* Experience contributing to or leading organisational change or cultural initiatives
* Pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach with sound judgement and commercial awareness
* High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism
* Resilient and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Proactive and forward‑thinking, with confidence to lead rather than react
* Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective
What we’re offering
* A starting salary of £45,000.00 (FTE)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day of birthday leave
* A company pension scheme
* A discretionary bonus scheme, paid on a quarterly basis
* Access to benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well‑being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Death in service cover of 3× salary
* Monthly all‑stop days, with team‑building and educational sessions included
* Learning and development supported through various learning tools, courses and virtual webinars
* Collaboration with a friendly multi‑disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of patients
* Company‑funded staff events
* Fully stocked on‑site pantries with food and drinks
* A bright, spacious and modern working environment built to the highest standards
* Discounted gym membership
Additional information
* All staff are subject to a DBS check. We cannot offer employment to any candidate whose criminal record poses a risk to patient safety.
* We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position at this time.
* If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact suffolk.hr@newmedica.co.uk.
* Our employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates, which we will pay for.
* At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and are committed to this in both our services and recruitment. We encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of protected characteristics.
* Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.
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