HR Advisor

Godolphin Management Co Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

On-site parking

Free staff canteen

Group income protection

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Benefits platform discounts

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Godolphin Management Co Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This full-time, office-based role is based on the outer skirts of Newmarket.

You will be the first point of contact for managers and employees across recruitment, apprenticeships, learning & development, immigration and employee relations, delivering a high-quality HR service in line with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Experience of ER casework, recruitment and onboarding.
• Solutions-focused, proactive & collaborative.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience in apprenticeship programmes, L&D and visa sponsorship (desirable).

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Lead apprenticeship programmes, monitoring compliance, funding requirements and progress reviews.
• Coordinate learning initiatives, training programmes and development activities.
• Lead on sponsorships, secondments and visa-related HR processes, compliance, monitoring and reporting.
• Advise and support managers on disciplinary, capability, grievance, absence and conduct matters, investigations, hearings and appeals.

Skills

HR generalist/ advisor

UK employment law

ER casework

Recruitment

Onboarding

Collaboration

Solutions-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Are you a people professional looking for your next role in a truly unique orgnaisation? Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Godolphin are seeking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a full time, office-based role, on the outer skirts of Newmarket.

About the role

As HR Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for managers and employees across the following specialist areas, delivering a high-quality HR service and ensuring compliance with employment legislation:

• Recruitment end-to-end recruitment, working closely with managers, onboarding and pre-employment checks
• Apprenticeships lead for apprenticeship programmes, monitoring compliance, funding requirements and progress reviews
• Learning & Development coordinate learning initiatives, training programmes and development activities
• Immigration and Visa administration lead on sponsorships, secondments and visa-related HR processes, compliance, monitoring and reporting
• Employee relations casework advising and supporting managers on disciplinary, capability, grievance, absence and conduct matters, whilst also supporting formal processes including investigations, hearings and appeals

About you

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced HR generalist/ advisor and can bring the following:

• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• Experience of ER casework, recruitment and onboarding
• Solutions focused, proactive & collaborative
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience in apprenticeship programmes, L&D and visa's and sponsorship (desirable)

Additional information

In return, we offer a salary of £40,000, and a generous benefits package including:

• Private healthcare (including dental cover)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• On-site parking
• Free staff canteen
• Group income protection
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• A benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at over 700 retailers
• Health & wellbeing initiatives including discounts at local and major chain gym groups

Full job description is available upon request.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th October 2026, however, candidates will be screened whilst the role is open and we reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the above-mentioned date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Godolphin aims to create a diverse and inclusive working environment in which everyone feels valued, that their contribution matters and they are able to perform to their full potential. We therefore encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, and we will be happy to discuss any adjustments you may require to make our workplace one you can thrive in.

Godolphin is the world?s largest thoroughbred operation, comprising breeding and racing interests spanning 6 countries, across 4 different continents. Founded in Dubai in 1992, the operation has been built on a foundation of innovation and uninhibited achievement that has led to a legacy of success for horses in Godolphin?s famous blue silks. Its global headquarters is in Newmarket, which is the epicentre of the UK?s thoroughbred industry.

Godolphin Management Co Ltd
Main Office, Dalham Hall, Duchess Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9HE
(phone number removed)