People Advisor

Greggs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Bonus Scheme up to 10%

Pension up to 7%

Colleague discount up to 50%

Profit share 10%

25 days annual leave + floating day

Colleague share plans

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Death in service

Wellbeing app and EAP

Savings and discounts

Job summary

Greggs is seeking a part-time Retail People Advisor to support the Regional People plan across the South East. The role offers flexibility, with a base in the London area and the expectation to cover Wednesday to Friday, with occasional travel as needed.

You will work closely with the Retail People Manager to implement policies, develop leadership in shops, and support recruitment, wellbeing and performance processes within the region.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR across multi-site environments.
• CIPD qualification preferred.
• Proven track record delivering results and developing people.
• Experience juggling high-priority tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail People Manager in developing the regional people plan.
• Implement the people plan within the South East Region.
• Coach Area/Shop Management on people policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistent approach to disciplinary, grievance and consultation.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Influence

English skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

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Wednesday to Friday, however some flexibility may be required depending on business needs

Contract Hours:

Location:

London| Harlow

Closing Date:

19/10/2026

Job Category:

Head Office

Region / Site:

Head Office

Business Unit:

People

Vacancy Information

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the People team at Greggs in the South East Region as a Retail People Advisor.

We can offer you:

• Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to 10% of your salary
• Pension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%
• Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced products
• Profit share - We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year
• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a year
• Colleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted rate
• Private Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsidised for your dependants
• Income Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sickness
• Death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year's salary
• Virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations - we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme - we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal support
• Savings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offers
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities
• A company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about The Greggs Pledge
• Colleague Networks - internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another

About the role

• This is a part-time role, working Wednesday to Friday
• We know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role
• The base location for this role is London area

What you'll do

• Support the Retail People Manager in the development of the regional people plan
• Effectively implement the people plan within the South East Region, acting as a role model for all people management activities
• Coach and support Area/Shop Management to ensure an effective understanding of their role and responsibilities with regards to people policies, procedures and strategy
• Ensure an effective and consistent approach to people management in relation to disciplinary, grievance and employee consultation
• Build an effective working relationship with regional union representatives
• Communicate to the RetailPeople Manager any gaps or development needs in relation to people policies and procedures, and assisting in reviewing/updating existing policies and procedures
• Deliver training to ShopManagementteams in relation to People policies and processes
• Support recruitment, succession planning and performance managementactivities within the territory
• Participate in projects as identified and agreed with the Retail People Manager
• Support the managementof all employee absence and wellbeing within the region
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and encourage teams in line with company values, promoting a culture of leadership
• Assist in the preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted within required timescales.
• Attend and contribute to regional Union meetings, building effective relationships with Union representatives and supporting consultation activities.

About you

You will fit right into this role if you:

• Previous experience of working within a HR role, ideally across multi sites
• Ideally CIPD qualified
• A proven track record of delivering great results, developing people and dealing with complex people situations
• Experience of juggling high priority tasks to ensure timeframes are met
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills across all levels
• Ability to influence the right decision and outcome to ensure the company is always kept legal
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, in English, and the ability to present ideas and opportunities (including using known presentational tools)
• IT skills including Microsoft 365; SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Full UK driving license as role will involve travel
• Enjoy being part of a hard-working team, sharing the same end goal, and celebrating results together
• Want to develop and are ready to work alongside some great people and have lots of fun on your Greggs journey!

Are supportive of an inclusive culture – recognising and valuing that difference is good

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture - how we behave and support each other. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs .

Everyone's welcome at Greggs.

Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work.