HR Consultant

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking an HR Consultant (Wellbeing & Contracts) to lead initiatives enhancing employee wellbeing and manage supplier contracts. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, clear communication, and the ability to analyse data to improve services. The position offers a hybrid working model and is fixed-term for one year. If you're passionate about wellbeing and making a positive impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Diverse range of benefits

Qualifications

• Work independently balancing challenge with collaboration.
• Build strong relationships with managers and staff.
• Communicate clearly across digital and face-to-face channels.
• Use data, research, and feedback to drive improvement.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on embedding wellbeing across the Council.
• Manage wellbeing supplier contracts efficiently.
• Analyse data and feedback to improve wellbeing offers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and staff to enhance services.
• Shape wellbeing initiatives aligned to the Council’s People Strategy.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Graphic Designing

Access

Account Development

Communication

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a real positive difference to how people feel at work

If you’re passionate about wellbeing and enjoy working with data people and partners to get the best from our resources this could be the role for you.

As our HR Consultant (Wellbeing & Contracts) you’ll take the lead on embedding wellbeing across the Council shaping initiatives evaluating their impact and ensuring staff have access to effective inclusive support.

A key part of your role will be managing wellbeing supplier contracts from monitoring performance and budgets to maintaining collaborative relationships that deliver real value for money. You’ll work closely with managers employees and partners to make sure our wellbeing services remain responsive high-quality and aligned to the Council’s People Strategy.

No two days are the same: one day you might be analysing data and feedback to improve a wellbeing offer; the next you’ll be meeting suppliers resolving an issue or launching a new campaign to support staff health and engagement.

Please note the position involves hybrid working and is fixed-term for one year.

We are looking for candidates who :

• Work independently balancing challenge with collaboration to secure good outcomes
• Build strong relationships with suppliers managers and staff to ensure effective service delivery
• Communicate clearly across digital and face‑to‑face channels
• Use data research and feedback to drive improvement and innovation
• Promote equality diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their work

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role please follow the Apply Now button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work / life experience education or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall Lewes on Monday 15 December. If you are unavailable on the date offered let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role offers a unique blend of wellbeing leadership and hands‑on contract management giving you the autonomy to shape meaningful initiatives while ensuring our resources deliver real value. You’ll work closely with supportive colleagues collaborate with expert suppliers and see the direct impact of your work on staff experience and organisational culture.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jessica Easterbrook Lead HR Consultant South at to request a MS teams call or phone call.

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Required Experience

Contract

Key Skills

Cost Accounting, Graphic Designing, Access, Account Development, Communication

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1