About The Role
HR Advisor
£35,000 per annum 37 Hours per week part time considered
2 Year fixed term contract (secondment opportunity for internal candidates only)
Cirencester
Proud, passionate, ambitious - it couldnt be a more exciting time to work for Cotswold District Council. Were searching for the very best people to join us.
The Cotswold District is a great place and we are rightly proud of our businesses, communities and residents. Were busy recreating a council thats proactive and responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses in a fast-changing environment.
The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focussed on a range of important priorities including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy.
This is an exciting new opportunity to work in a varied and rewarding role where youll be at the heart of shaping and supporting our people and culture strategy across the Council. As a trusted advisor, youll provide expert HR advice, drive employee engagement, and help deliver a high-performing and inclusive workplace.
As an HR Advisor, you will play a key part in delivering an excellent HR support service across the Council. You will have the opportunity to get involved in creating and delivering HR solutions according to business need as well as supporting projects, implementing change, coaching and advising managers.
As part of this role you will:
Support managers throughout the recruitment process and on HR policy advice.
Manage a caseload involving employee relations, absence, grievance, and performance cases.
Provide expert guidance on maternity, paternity, and terms & conditions of employment.
Advise on restructures, job evaluations, and organisational change.
Play a key role in reviewing and implementing policies and procedures.
Assist with payroll processes and contribute to wider HR projects and events.
Were open to applications from candidates looking for either full-time or part-time hoursplease let us know your preference in your covering letter. We also welcome internal applications, and this could be considered as a secondment opportunity.
You will need
CIPD qualified/or working towards a current Level 5 and relevant experience of five years.
Experience in an employee relations environment dealing with a variety of unions on issues to include restructures.
Good knowledge of Employment Law.
Special Conditions
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check (BPSS)
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Closing date- 3rd November 2025
Interview date- 18th and 19th November 2025
What can we do for you
* Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
* Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
* 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service
* An extra two volunteering days per year to support a charity of your choice
* A health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
* Generous contributory local government pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
* Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
About The Organisation
We are rightly proud of the businesses, communities and residents who live in this beautiful part of the world, putting them first and at the heart of everything we do. Were busy recreating a council set up for success, which can deliver for the needs of our communities in a fast-changing environment. That means we need to be fleet of foot and look for innovative and creative ways to deliver against our Corporate Plan priorities.
That plan focuses on a range of important priorities including delivering good services for residents, responding to the climate emergency, supporting strong local communities, and evolving the districts vibrant economy.
Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
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