People Services Advisor

TipTopJob; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A national policing unit is seeking an experienced ACRO People Services Advisor to oversee recruitment and HR functions. This role involves supporting managers in attracting and retaining talent within a dynamic environment. The position offers professional development opportunities alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, allowing for a hybrid working model with flexible hours. Ideal candidates should have relevant HR qualifications and significant recruitment experience. Join a supportive team that values inclusion and employee development.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Ability to support management and leaders effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality recruitment and people services.
• Support managers in attracting and retaining talent.
• Shape recruitment processes within a national policing environment.

Skills

Recruitment experience

HR generalist knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring skills

Education

Relevant HR qualification

Job description

Location: Near Fareham

Salary: A GBP 37,020: 42,612 per annum pro rata

Hours per week: 30 hours per week: Monday to Friday with flexible office hours

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Closing date: 21 January 2026 at 23:59 hours

We are looking for an experienced recruitment and generalist HR professional to join us as an ACRO People Services Advisor within a national policing unit.

More about the role

As a People Services Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, end-to-end recruitment and people services function for ACRO. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will support managers and leaders to attract, recruit and retain a skilled workforce.

This is a varied and challenging role where no two days are the same. It offers the opportunity to shape recruitment and people services delivery within a unique national policing environment, working closely with senior stakeholders and making a real impact on ACROs workforce and performance.

You will gain exposure to strategic workforce planning, complex people matters and management responsibilities, while also having the chance to develop and mentor others. For someone looking to broaden their HR experience, build strong professional networks, and contribute meaningfully to a high-profile organisation, this role offers both challenge and genuine career development.

This post is offered at 30 hours, across 4 or 5 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview.

More about Us

ACRO Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.

We are growing, now employing more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in our field.

All ACRO staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.

Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.

We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.

our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.

Whats on offer?

Benefits

• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours (subject to the completion of mandatory training)
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days (pro:rata for part:time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network

Application and interview

If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.

The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application.

Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.

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