HR Advisor - Higher Executive Officer

Virtual Bridges; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an HR Advisor (HEO) to provide HR support across the organisation. Responsibilities include advising on recruitment, managing HR queries, and supporting HR initiatives. Candidates should have a strong HR background, understanding of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills. This is a hybrid role with a pay rate of £17.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries.
• Advise on recruitment and selection processes.
• Support and lead recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Strong generalist HR experience

Solid understanding of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Analytical mindset

Education

CIPD Level 3

Certificate in HR Practice

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: HR Advisor (HEO)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4 7AR)

Organisation: Marine Management Organisation (MMO)

Contract Type: Temporary (Until 31st March 2026, with possible extension)

Pay Rate: £17.25 per hour (paid weekly)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday - General Office Hours

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Brook Street are proud to be supporting our Public Sector client, the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), in their recruitment of an HR Advisor (HEO) to join their Newcastle-based team.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing 1st line HR support across the organisation
• Advise on recruitment and selection processes, including writing job descriptions and supporting interview panels
• Support and lead recruitment campaigns using Oleeo and liaising with SSCL (Shared Services)
• Provide advice on policies, employment law, absence management, and performance management
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations and hearings
• Review and update HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
• Contribute to HR projects, working closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and the wider HR team
• Analyse HR data, prepare reports, and help drive evidence-based decision-making
• Support initiatives around Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, employee engagement, and capability building

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong generalist HR experience
• Solid understanding of UK employment law
• Proven experience advising on disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Strong IT skills and experience using HR systems
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to work under pressure

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 (Associate Membership)
• Certificate in HR Practice
• Intermediate Certificate in HR Management
• S/NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration
• HR Apprenticeship

Additional Information

• You must be able to provide Right to Work documents
• You must be able to provide references covering the past 3 years

How To Apply

If you meet the criteria and are looking to build your HR career within a respected Public Sector organisation, we encourage you to apply today.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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