HR Advisor

American Airpower Heritage Museum; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization based in Lowestoft is seeking an HR Advisor to provide effective advice and support. The role involves working on employee relations, performance management, and recruitment. Candidates should have a CIPD level 5 qualification and relevant HR experience. Attractive benefits include flexible working and generous leave entitlements. This position offers a fixed-term contract until July 2026 with a salary range of £35,412 - £42,839 per annum.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Free car parking

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Recent HR advisory experience with knowledge of employment law.
• Strong IT and communication abilities.
• Willingness to work towards CIPD level 7.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers.
• Handle recruitment and manage occupational health cases.
• Work collaboratively to deliver a pro-active HR service.

Skills

CIPD level 5 qualification

Experience in employee relations

Strong communication skills

Up-to-date knowledge of employment law

IT skills

Customer service skills

Education

CIPD level 5 qualified

Job description

Based at Riverside, Lowestoft or East Suffolk House, Melton (depending on candidates' 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 handle recruitment in your designated service areas and manage 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 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.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work, and there are many benefits our employees can access. To learn more about why we are 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 of 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 (when working in the office)
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holidays, travel, fashion, health, and beauty 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 us.

Closing date: 10 August 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 18 August 2025

How to apply

1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx).
2. Complete the Supporting Statement template. Your statement should indicate how you meet each criterion in the Person Specification. Use the provided template; other formats will not be accepted.
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

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

We value our staff highly and are committed to investing in our employees, supporting a positive culture and rewarding careers.

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