HR Advisor

University College London Hospitals; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season ticket loan

Free confidential support

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site accommodation

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a full-time HR Advisor on a fixed-term six-month contract with secondment cover until 31 March 2027. This role offers hybrid working with on-site rota days a few times per week in London.

You will provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff across the Trust, support policies and processes, and work with the HR Advisory team to deliver high-quality, timely guidance across a busy NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Generalist HR experience with resolving issues satisfactorily.
• Knowledge of HR procedures and processes.
• Basic knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions.
• NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent.
• ECDL or equivalent certificated training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and proactive HR support by providing first line HR advice to managers and staff across the Trust on a range the range of workforce issues i.e Recruitment, ESR, pay related queries.
• Provide routine advice to managers in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures, referring to HR Business Partner where necessary.
• To be responsible for the day to day running of HR Advisory function along with other colleagues, by taking responsibility and accountability for specific workforce functions as decided by the HR Business Partner team.
• To participate in the implementation of corporate HR strategies, policies and initiatives and support the division in ensuring delivery of board and workforce objectives.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Minutes taking

Confidentiality

Policy implementation

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience

NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent

ECDL or equivalent certificated training

Tools

ESR system

Excel / MS Office

Job description

Main area Workforce Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Secondment Cover until 31-03-2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8280633-B

Site University College London Hospitals Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

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We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic HR Advisory Team at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We have a fixed-term opportunity available to provide secondment cover until 31st March 2027.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our team and provide high quality HR advice and support to managers and staff across the Trust. You will be providing advice and guidance on a broad range of HR matters in line with Trust Policies and Procedures.

You will act as a key point of contact for managers and staff, providing timely and practical advice and supporting the effective management of people issues. We are looking for someone who is customer focused, approachable and able to build strong and effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their generalist HR advisory experience within a busy and supportive HR Business Partnering environment.

This is a full-time role, working 9.00am–5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working available. There will be an expectation to work onsite on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive and proactive HR support by providing first line HR advice to managers and staff across the Trust on a range the range of workforce issues i.e Recruitment, ESR, pay related queries.

To provide routine advice to managers in line with the Trust’s policies and procedures, referring to HR Business Partner where necessary.

To be responsible for the day to day running of HR Advisory function along with other colleagues, by taking responsibility and accountability for specific workforce functions as decided by the HR Business Partner team.

To participate in the implementation of corporate HR strategies, policies and initiatives and support the division in ensuring delivery of board and workforce objectives.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• Generalist HR experience in dealing with issues to a satisfactory resolution
• Knowledge of a range of administrative and HR procedures and processes
• Basic working Knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions
• NVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent experience
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent certificated training

Experience

• Experience in implementing policies
• Experience of delivering HR training to managers
• Experience of working with electronic staff record system
• Working in busy environment with tight deadlines
• Advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience in Project Work

Skills and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and build professional relationships
• Able to work with speed and accuracy paying particular attention to detail.
• Ability to take minutes
• Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timescales.
• Ability to keep and maintain good records and understand the importance of following agreed administrative procedures.
• Ability to use initiative and to demonstrate self-awareness, asking for support and guidance and escalating complex queries where appropriate.
• Ability to deal with matters in a confidential manner

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

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