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A leading organization in early childhood development is seeking a People Advisor to shape their People Strategy. This full-time, permanent role involves hands-on HR functions such as recruitment and employee relations, operating in a hybrid environment with occasional national travel. The ideal candidate carries solid HR experience and is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces.
People Advisor
I am delighted to be working with the wonderful Thrive at Five. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation making a lasting impact on early childhood development across the UK.
At Thrive at Five, we believe every child deserves the best start in life, no matter where they are born. Since 2018, we’ve been working collaboratively with communities, funders, schools, health practitioners, and local authorities to develop place-based approaches that improve outcomes for babies and young children.
With active pathfinders in Stoke-on-Trent, Redcar and Cleveland, and a third launching in Scotland, we are expanding our team to meet the needs of a growing and ambitious organisation. As we prepare to scale into Middlesbrough and a second Scottish location by the end of 2025, we are investing in our people and infrastructure to ensure we grow with care, intention, and impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join Thrive at Five and play a pivotal role in shaping our People Strategy as we scale.
As our first in-house People Advisor, you’ll work closely with the Director of Design and Development and our wider team to embed excellent HR practices across the organisation. This is a generalist HR role-you’ll be hands-on in everything from recruitment and onboarding to learning and development, policy design, employee relations, and culture-building.
If you’re excited by the idea of joining a mission-driven organisation during a time of growth-and you’re someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments then read further!
Coordinate and deliver consistent and inclusive recruitment processes
Oversee staff onboarding and induction processes across all locations
Implement and embed Thrive at Five’s competency and development framework
Scope, coordinate, and manage internal and external training opportunities
Act as the first point of contact for all HR queries and provide guidance to managers
Support the development and roll-out of our People Strategy
Monitor and update HR policies, ensuring alignment with legislation and organisational culture
Lead on internal communication improvements in partnership with the Communications team
Manage HR administration, including absence and leave records
Support the annual staff survey and initiatives to improve staff engagement and wellbeing
Manage consultants or contractors for specialist projects (e.g. DEI audits)
Essential experience and attributes:
Solid generalist HR experience, ideally including time in a People Advisor or HR Business Partner role
Passion for developing inclusive, supportive, and high-performing workplaces
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build trusted relationships across all levels
Organised, adaptable, and comfortable working at pace
Practical knowledge of HR processes, compliance, and best practice
Experience supporting managers and providing clear, practical advice
Strong project management skills and attention to detail
A values-driven approach and commitment to equity, inclusion, and learning
Desirable (but not essential):
CIPD qualification or equivalent
Experience working in a growing charity or not-for-profit organisation
Please note: Appointment is subject to a DBS check.