HR Advisor

Medirest Signature; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Lowestoft is looking for an HR Advisor to provide HR advice and support. The successful candidate will manage employee relations, performance management, and recruitment while working in a busy team. Candidates must have a CIPD level 5 qualification and relevant HR advisory experience. This role offers a salary range of £35,412 to £42,839.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• CIPD level 5 qualified or willing to work towards level 7.
• Recent HR advisory experience with up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Strong IT, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive HR advice and support to managers.
• Manage employee relations, performance, discipline, and grievance.
• Oversee recruitment and manage occupational health cases.

Skills

CIPD level 5 qualification

IT skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

CIPD level 5 qualification

Job description

• Based at Riverside, Lowestoft or East Suffolk House, Melton (depending on candidate's preference)

• £35,412 - £42,839 per annum (Career Grade)*

• 37 hours per week

• Fixed term maternity cover to 31 July 2026

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our busy team.

Your role

You will provide responsive HR advice and support and will work in partnership with our customers and the team to deliver a highly effective, professional and pro-active HR service.

You will be responsible for providing advice and support to managers in employee relations, performance management, discipline and grievance and absence management. You will also be responsible for recruitment in your designated service areas and managing occupational health cases to conclusion.

What you will need

Applicants should be CIPD level 5 qualified as a minimum, with a willingness to work towards the level 7 qualification. You will also have recent and relevant HR advisory experience including up to date knowledge of employment law, as well as strong IT, communication, and customer service skills.

*Salary offered within the grade will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work .

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)

• Local government pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Learning and development tailored to your role

• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.

• Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)

• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.

Please see our benefits brochure for further information .

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact [e-mail]

Closing date: 10 August 2025

Interview date: W/C 18 August 2025

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx)

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template . Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CV's are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people's lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0