Hr advisor (staff development)

Job Title: HR Advisor - Staff Development

Location: Highbury, Sixth Form, North Harbour and Arundel Campuses

Salary: £21,482.32 - £24,525.65 Actual, £26,494.86 - £30,248.30 Full Time Equivalent per annum

Hours of work: 30 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Part-Time, Permanent

About us:

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
• Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
• Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
• Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
• Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel). Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!

About the role:

The HR Advisor for Staff Development will provide high quality, professional, proactive people focused support and advice to staff and managers working with all levels of the College management team in relation to Staff Development including but not limited to long and short courses, staff training and CPD. The HR Advisor (Staff Development) will proactively support the delivery of the People Strategy across the College and take a lead role in Staff Development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging training programmes for staff at all levels.
• Lead and coordinate CPD days, development events, and leadership programmes.
• Manage and enhance the College’s induction programme from onboarding to probation.
• Support appraisal and capability processes to drive performance and development.
• Oversee mandatory training compliance and maintain accurate training records.
• Analyse training data to identify trends and inform workforce development priorities.
• Partner with managers, HR, and external providers to promote a culture of continuous professional development.

To be successful in this role:

• CIPD Level 5 (or willing to work towards) or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of commitment to professional development.
• A good standard of Maths and English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Background in HR.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre-Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.