Department: Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Office Location: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Level of DBS required for this role: None required
Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required
Is this a politically restricted post?: No
Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No
Salary: £44,110 to £49,140 per annum inclusive of London Weighting depending on experience.
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Permanent
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced and confident HR Advisor to join our team. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this role provides professional advice and support to managers and employees across designated departments, including both academic staff and professional services. Working collaboratively with HR colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive and effective HR service.
Responsibilities
As a generalist HR Advisor, you will offer accurate guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practice, covering areas such as recruitment, contract changes, sickness absence management, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional with proven advisory-level expertise, capable of delivering pragmatic advice on HR policies, employee relations, sickness management, and contract variations. You will have a strong track record in managing recruitment campaigns, including senior-level appointments, and in guiding managers through interviews and selection processes. Highly organised and solution‑focused, you will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, with in‑depth knowledge of employment legislation and best practice, ideally supported by a CIPD qualification. Experience within Higher Education or the Arts sector, with a clear understanding of the HR issues specific to these environments, is essential.
This role is eligible for hybrid working.
Benefits
We offer a great benefits package including a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pensions Scheme) and many opportunities to attend performances at the Guildhall School.
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