HR Advisor

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced HR Advisor in Lowestoft. You will drive engagement, oversee corporate social responsibility initiatives, and strengthen apprenticeship programs. The ideal candidate has a proven HR project delivery track record and the ability to influence at various management levels. Offering a competitive salary and flexible contract options, this is an excellent opportunity to impact a growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional benefits package

Flexible contract options

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering HR projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience implementing or refreshing appraisal/performance processes.
• Proven ability to engage and influence managers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive manager engagement and support for appraisals.
• Own the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy.
• Strengthen the apprenticeship scheme.

Skills

Engagement and influence

Project delivery under tight deadlines

Autonomous approach

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (DOE)

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am - 5:30pm | Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Contract: Permanent or Contract considered

Start: Available to suit the candidate's availability

The Opportunity

Our client, a rapidly expanding business in the offshore energy sector, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team during an exciting period of significant growth. Due to continuous, significant contract wins, they're investing heavily in their people infrastructure and need someone to who can hit the ground running.

The Business

Lowestoft-based company provides offshore energy solutions across project builds, logistics and maintenance globally. Following strategic restructure, they have a clear five‑year growth plan and are expanding within their current site.

Role - Three Key Priorities as their HR Advisor

• Drive manager engagement, provide support, and ensure completion or 121's and appraisals across all departments.
• Own their Corporate Social Responsibility strategy—identify community projects and funding schemes that align with company values and enhance their local presence.
• Strengthen their apprenticeship scheme by raising awareness, creating robust processes, and positioning it as a key talent pipeline.

Additionally:

• Partnering with their outsourced HR Consultant on policies and processes
• Provide generalist HR support as the business scales

What You’ll Need

Essential

• Track record of delivering HR projects under tight deadlines
• Experience implementing or refreshing appraisal/performance processes
• Proven ability to engage and influence managers at all levels
• Hands‑on, autonomous approach with strong ownership

Highly Desirable

• CSR or community project experience
• Apprenticeship or early careers programme management
• Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sector background
• Experience working with external HR consultants

As their HR Advisor you will need to be:

• Pragmatic and solutions‑focused
• An excellent communicator and influencer
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities
• Proactive with the ability to build credibility fast

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (£35-42k, open to discussion)
• Additional Benefits package
• Early Friday finish at 4pm
• Join a business with clear growth trajectory and major investment
• Genuine autonomy and impact
• Flexible permanent or temporary contract options
• Be part of a business transformation

If you’re an experienced HR professional who thrives on variety, enjoys project work, and wants to make a tangible impact in a growing business, apply now or contact Helen Pitcher at Select Recruitment to discuss further.