Employee Relations Adviser

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Leave entitlement

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Parking

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth is seeking an Employee Relations Adviser to provide proactive HR advice to Faculties and Professional Services, supporting line managers in fair, consistent casework in line with HR policies. This full-time, fixed-term role is based in Portsmouth with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home).

The appointment runs to 30 May 2028; interviews planned for the week of 16 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice and guidance to designated Faculties and Professional Services.

Job description

Employee Relations Adviser

Job profile for Employee Relations Adviser

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location_on Portsmouth

Basis Full-Time

Close date: 28/10/2026

Job details

Salary £41,885 - £45,641 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full-Time

Job category/type Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference REC00005518

Attachments REC00005518 - Employee Relations Adviser - Job Description.pdf, Recruitment Process Timeline.pdf

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south‑east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: To provide proactive high quality and professional HR advice and guidance to designated Faculties and Professional Services. Enabling and supporting line managers to be confident in the management of casework in a fair and consistent manner, and in accordance with the University’s HR Policies and Procedures. To support the HR Business Partnering Team to provide a consistent, knowledgeable and professional HR service to the University.

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Alternative arrangements will also be considered under the University's flexible working arrangements.

This role is full-time, but applications for part‑time hours will also be considered.

Interviews are currently anticipated to be held during the week commencing 16 November 2026.

This appointment is offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 May 2028.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

For any queries regarding this position, please contact Jonathan Davis at [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family‑friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start‑up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there -

Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost‑of‑living‑related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO1 2UP