HR Officer (People Development)

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HR OFFICER (PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT)

Department: Human Resources

Directorate: Resources

Salary: Grade G - £39,152 to £42,839 per year, £20.29 to £22.20 per hour (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week (part time working could be considered)

Type: Permanent

Team Location: Long Eaton Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU

This role supports hybrid working, with office attendance required 2–3 days each week.

An exciting HR opportunity with a strong people development focus

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety and wants to make a visible difference. This is a broad generalist HR role with a specialist focus on training, learning and development, giving you the opportunity to advise managers on employee relations, recruitment and policy while helping to deliver our ambitious People Strategy. From day-to-day HR support to shaping development activity that helps colleagues thrive, this is a role where your expertise will have real impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing generalist HR support, including advising managers on employee relations matters and supporting sickness absence management, recruitment, onboarding, and policy development
• Coordinating learning and development activity, including identifying training needs, sourcing solutions, and maintaining a training plan
• Working with managers and external providers to deliver high-quality development opportunities
• Managing and optimising the LMS, ensuring an engaging user experience and accurate training records
• Evaluating training effectiveness and using data to drive continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a generalist HR role providing advice and support
• Experience coordinating training or learning and development activity
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder‑management skills
• An HR qualification (CIPD Level 7) or significant relevant experience

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join Erewash Borough Council. You’ll be part of a supportive HR team where no two days are the same, with the chance to work across the full breadth of HR while also helping to strengthen learning and development across the organisation.

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation, committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to give their best. As we continue to deliver our People Strategy and prepare for future changes, including local government reorganisation, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to work that matters now and will shape the future of the council.

What are the employee benefits?

• A very generous annual leave package. That’s 29 days annual leave and this rises to 33 days after 5 years’ local government continuous service.(pro rata entitlement for part time working)
• You also get 8 bank holidays a year (pro rata entitlement for part time working)
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Great opportunities for learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly, flexible and hybrid working policies available
• Access to excellent employee discount scheme and salary sacrifice benefits through Vivup and Perkbox
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Casual car user allowance

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are motivated by helping people grow and want to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build a Stronger Erewash.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31 May 2026 at midnight. Interviews are expected to take place on 9 June 2026.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Jo Watts, Head of HR on 0115 907 1038 or 0785 550 5649 or by email at jo.watts@erewash.gov.uk. No recruitment advertisers or agencies please.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

**IMPORTANT: Your supporting statement is an opportunity to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role. Please refer to the person specification when providing examples, as this will be a key source of information for shortlisting.**

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.