FTC HR and Development Adviser – Maternity Cover

P. Ducker Systems Ltd; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

P. Ducker Systems Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Development Adviser on a fixed-term maternity cover until 31 December 2027.

The role supports the Head of HR & Development, delivering advisory services to managers and employees across recruitment, development, wellbeing and retention. You will handle disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance matters, drive end-to-end recruitment, and help develop HR policies and systems.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) with relevant HR experience.
• Experienced in providing professional HR advice across a broad range of HR disciplines.
• Confident handling sensitive and complex employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance issues.
• Lead and support end-to-end recruitment and selection activities with best practice guidance.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working requests, family leave arrangements and HR policies.
• Develop, implement and review HR policies, procedures and projects supporting organisational objectives.
• Produce management information and HR statistics, including workforce reports and sickness data.
• Build productive relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives.
• Line-manage the HR Assistant and ensure efficient HR, recruitment and pensions administration.
• Support maintenance and development of HR and recruitment systems and e-learning platform.
• Lead on projects linked to local government reorganisation and participate in strategic HR initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Data & MI

People leadership

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

E-learning platforms

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real impact? We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR & Development Adviser to join our HR team on a fixed‑term maternity cover basis up to 31 December 2027. The ideal candidate would be available to commence employment between September and October 2026.

Working closely with the Head of HR & Development, you will provide a comprehensive HR advisory service to managers and employees across the organisation, supporting the effective recruitment, development, wellbeing and retention of our workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your employee relations expertise, influence positive organisational outcomes and contribute to the delivery of key HR and learning initiatives.

About the Role

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and attendance issues.
• Lead and support end‑to‑end recruitment and selection activities, ensuring best practice and a positive candidate experience.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working requests, family leave arrangements and HR policies.
• Develop, implement and review HR policies, procedures and projects that support organisational objectives.
• Produce management information and HR statistics, including workforce reports, sickness data and statutory returns.
• Build productive relationships with managers, employees and trade union representatives.
• Line‑manage the HR Assistant, ensuring the efficient delivery of HR, recruitment and pensions administration and support.
• Support the maintenance and development of the Council’s HR and recruitment systems and e‑learning platform.
• Lead on and assist the Head of HR & Development with a variety of project work linked to local government reorganisation.
• Represent HR on corporate groups and contribute to strategic HR initiatives.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent) with relevant HR experience.
• Experienced in providing professional HR advice across a broad range of HR disciplines.
• Confident handling sensitive and complex employee relations matters.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing managers at all levels.