HR Advisor

East Coast College; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday

Employer pension 18%

Free gym and swim

Campus salon/restaurant discounts

Job summary

East Coast College's Lowestoft Campus is recruiting a part-time HR Advisor. The role is 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE), permanent, with salary band J-K (£31,983.12 - £39,249.60 FTE) depending on experience.

You will advise and guide managers and employees on employment matters, support the employee lifecycle, coach managers, and analyse workforce data to identify trends and improvements.

You must have Level 2 English and maths and comply with safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Qualifications

• Provide expert HR guidance to managers and staff on employment matters.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and minimise risk.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including casework and projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise and guide stakeholders on employment matters.
• Support employee lifecycle and deliver HR projects.
• Coach managers to improve people management and leadership.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends and improvements.
• Safeguard and promote welfare, maintain confidentiality.

Education

Level 2 English and maths

Job description

Job Title:HR Advisor
Location: Lowestoft Campus
Hours: 22.2 Hours (0.6 FTE)
Contract: Permanent - Part Time
Salary: Band J- K depending on experience ( £31,983.12 - £39249.6 FTE)

Advise and guide all stakeholders in a range of employment-related matters to ensure effective support to both managers and employees.

Key needs from you and the role;

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of employment matters, ensuring compliance with employment law and minimising organisational risk.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including case management, employee relations, workforce planning, and the delivery of HR projects that support the College's strategic objectives.
• Coach, develop and train managers to build confidence and capability in people management, fostering positive employee relations and effective leadership practices.
• Analyse workforce data and provide insight to managers, helping identify trends and implement people-focused solutions and interventions.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning and working environment.

East Coast College will offer you;

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.