HR Advisor - Project

East Coast College; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution based in Lowestoft is seeking a knowledgeable HR Advisor to support a job evaluation project. The role involves stakeholder engagement and collaboration with a project team utilizing Job Evaluation software. Ideal candidates should be CIPD qualified and have a commitment to safeguarding. Employees benefit from 38 days of holiday (FTE), pension scheme contributions of 22%, and discounted access to onsite facilities. The contract is fixed term until 31/07/2026, with fractional hours of 0.6 FTE.

Benefits

38 days holiday FTE

Generous pension scheme – Employer contribution of 22%

Excellent CPD opportunities

Discounted use of Gym, Salon, and Restaurant

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (ideally).
• Confidence and experience with Job Evaluation software.
• Minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a new job evaluation system.
• Engage stakeholders and maintain positive relationships.
• Perform systematic and transparent role reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships

Confidence and experience with Job Evaluation software

CIPD qualified

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

CIPD qualification

Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths

Tools

Gauge+ software

Job description

Job Title

HR Advisor - Project

Location

Lowestoft

Hours

Fractional - 0.6 FTE - 22.2 hpw

Contract

Fixed Term to 31/07/2026

Salary

Band K - £34,680.00 to £37,740.00 FTE (depending on qualifications and experience)

Are you a person‑centred collaborator? Are you CIPD qualified? Would you thrive in a vibrant and dynamic team?

The People Team here at East Coast College are looking for a confident and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join them and support an exciting job evaluation project.

Working closely with a small project team focused on implementing a new job evaluation system, your collaborative and solution‑focused approach will help to ensure that all stakeholders are communicated with, all roles are reviewed in a systematic and transparent way – fully utilising Gauge+ software.

Key needs from you and the role

• Stakeholder engagement
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Confidence and experience with Job Evaluation software
• CIPD qualified (ideally)
• Commitment to safeguarding

East Coast College will offer you

• 38 days holiday FTE (inc. bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme – Employer contribution of 22%
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Discounted use of Gym, Salon, and Restaurant

If you’d like to be a part of East Coast College then apply now, or contact [e-mail] for more information, or to receive the application in an accessible format.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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