HR Advisor

The Vacancy

We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly, busy HR team and play a key role in supporting colleagues across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

This is a hands-on generalist role with real variety, reporting to the Strategic HR Business Partner. You will support the full employee lifecycle including managing a range of employee relations cases, supporting restructures, organisational change, workforce reports, recruitment and the delivery of HR initiatives (including Wellbeing, Learning & Development and HR policies).

What we’re looking for:

As well as being able to demonstrate the required HR skills and experience, including level 5 CIPD and a degree (or relevant by experience), we are looking for someone who is a confident communicator who can build trust and influence at all levels and who thrives in a values-led culture.

Why this role matters:

This role sits at the heart of our organisation’s people agenda. You’ll help turn our People Plan into action, supporting organisational change, building manager confidence, and ensuring our HR practices are fair, consistent and inclusive.

What we offer:

You will be joining a fun, supportive and hardworking HR team who truly strive to put people at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real organisational impact

The role is full time, working hybrid, with travel to the office, in Huntingdon. We are happy to consider flexible working requests and part-time working patterns (minimum 0.8 FTE or 30 hours per week).

📌 Key Details

🔗 How to apply
Check our the full job description at the bottom of the advert and click the Apply Now button at the top of the page.

📝 Supporting statement
As part of your application, you’ll be asked to submit a supporting statement. This is your opportunity to shine and tell us how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a great fit for this role, with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification. We’re keen to understand your experience, approach and what you would bring to the team.

📝 Job Description
You can view the full Job Description at the bottom of the advert

Have a question about the role? We’d love to hear from you – email Donya Taylor, Strategic HR Business Partner (donya.taylor@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are are received so please check out the full job description below and apply today!

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide sponsorship.

Click Apply Now to start your application. The closing date for applications is 18 January. Please note that other job boards may display a later date.

The Company

Local government—but not as you know it!
We’re the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), a bold and forward-thinking organisation created in 2017 through a landmark devolution deal with Government. That deal handed us the power and the funding to make decisions locally, for the people who live and work here.

We’re a partnership of seven councils working together with businesses, educators, health services, emergency responders and community groups to drive growth and improve lives across our region. Led by a directly elected Mayor and a Board of local leaders, we’re united by a clear mission - to get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.

At the Combined Authority, we do things the CIVIL way—Collaboration, Integrity, Vision, Innovation, Leadership. We’re passionate about our people and proud of our culture. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful, you’ve come to the right place.

Explore our vacancies and start your journey with us today.

The Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employees Benefits & Wellbeing Platform

The Values

• The CIVILS

Our annual CIVIL awards ceremony recognises and rewards employee successes

• Work-Life Balance

Flexible Working helps my work-life balance

• Learning & Development

The CPCA supports my professional development

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