Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys providing practical advice, building trusted relationships and helping managers navigate complex people matters
We are looking for a proactive and people-centred HR Advisor to join a small and supportive HR team in Cheltenham reporting into the Head of HR.
Position: HR Advisor
Location: Cheltenham/Hybrid
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £33,501 per annum pro rata (£26,801 actual)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits include: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with service, wellbeing days, retailer discounts and rewards, company pension and sick pay, life assurance, onsite sports facilities and a supportive, passionate and high-performing team environment.
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
About the Role
It is an exciting time to join the organisation in this role, as it celebrates 170 incredible years of continuous service to the communities of Gloucestershire; supporting those most in need and working alongside generations of families and individuals over an astonishing 17 decades of meaningful and transformative work.
This is a varied generalist role with a particular focus on employee relations, attendance and performance management. You will work closely with managers and employees across the organisation, providing professional and customer-focused HR advice while helping to ensure our policies and processes are applied fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation and good practice.
Your key responsibilities will include:
HR Advice & Employee Relations
Attendance, Health & Wellbeing
Performance & Development
Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle
Policies & Best Practice
HR Systems, Data & Payroll
Continuous Improvement
About You
You will be a confident HR professional who can balance sound judgement with a supportive and solutions-focused approach.
You will have:
A minimum Level 4 HR qualification, or be working towards a relevant CIPD qualification.
Member of the HR body called CIPD.
Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development.
Experience working as an HR Advisor.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Practical experience of providing generalist HR advice and supporting employee relations cases.
Experience of disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance processes.
Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR good practice.
Experience of using HR information systems and Microsoft 365.
About the Organisation
Founded in 1855, this registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works including early-years provision, sports facilities, community engagement and other charitable activities.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. The charity is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines. You must have the right to live and work in the UK. The team is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
You may have experience in other roles such as HR, Human Resources, People, Personnel, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer, People Officer, Personnel Officer, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, Personnel Advisor.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Salary description
£33501.00 - £33501.00 per year