HR Advisor

the advocacy people; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven charity, based in Greater London, is seeking an HR Advisor to join their dedicated HR team. The successful candidate will provide proactive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, manage employee relations, and promote a culture of inclusion and wellbeing. Applicants should have significant HR experience, familiarity with UK employment law, and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification. This home-based role requires flexible working hours and access to public transport. Join us in making a difference in our community.

Benefits

Flexible home-based working

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of generalist HR experience in charity or not-for-profit.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience with HR information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Act as contact for employee relations advice.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and induction.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in HR activities.
• Support staff wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Significant generalist HR experience

Employee relations management

Strong communication skills

Influencing and relationship-building skills

Training support or delivery

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Make a Difference – Join Our Values‑Driven HR Team here at The Advocacy People

Advocacy is a powerful force for change. It allows individuals to have their voices heard and respected when decisions are being made about their health and social care. It raises awareness of people’s rights and entitlements and empowers people to advocate for themselves.

Are you passionate about people, inclusion, and making a real impact in the charity sector? The Advocacy People is seeking a proactive, professional HR Advisor to join our small, friendly HR team in our Central Services. You’ll play a key role in supporting our mission to put people at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values‑led, inclusive charity making a real difference to the people we work with.
• Flexible, home‑based working with supportive colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A culture that values staff wellbeing, innovation, and amplifying voices.

About the Role

As HR Advisor, you will:

• Provide professional, proactive HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Act as a first point of contact for’ing employee relations, offering advice and coaching to managers and staff.
• Work with the HR Officer on the coordination of recruitment, onboarding, and induction, ensuring safer recruitment and safeguarding standards.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all HR activities.
• Support staff wellbeing initiatives and signpost to appropriate services.
• Uphold confidentiality, GDPR, and best practice in all HR processes.
• Work collaboratively within a small, supportive HR team and with managers across the organisation.

About You

We need you to bring:

• Significant generalist HR experience (ideally 2–3 years+), preferably in the charity, not‑for‑profit, or care sector.
• Experience managing employee relations cases, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS guidance, and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting or delivering training and using HR information systems (HRIS).
• Strong communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
• A CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience/willingness to study).
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding.

As this role is home based with occasional travel you will need to have easy access to public transport or have your own car. Flexibility with working hours, a good mobile signal and broadband service are essential.

What happens next

If you’d like to know more, the full job description and information about how to apply can be found on our website here.

Anyone joining our team is subject to The Advocacy People’s Safer Recruitment pre‑appointment checks. Applicants invited to interview will need to bring evidence (photographic where possible) of their right to work in the UK and new employee start dates will only be confirmed once other mandatory checks, including the appropriate DBS clearance and two satisfactory references, one of which will need to be from your most recent or current employer, have been received.

Closing Date: 9am 26th January 2026

Interview Date: w/c 9th February 2026

Interview venue: MS Teams

If this sounds like a place where you’d like to work and be part of our team, for an informal chat email or tel: [phone].

We're keen to interview great candidates as soon as possible. Interviews may be held as applications come in, so don't wait -