People Advisor

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a People Advisor for a 9-12 month, part-time job share at our Radar Road Warehouse in Leicester, working Mondays and Tuesdays plus one midweek day. You’ll partner with site managers to provide practical advice and coaching on people matters to boost engagement, performance and wellbeing.

This role includes supporting absence and performance issues, using data to spot trends, and collaborating with the wider People Team on priorities.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 in People Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience advising and coaching line managers on a range of people matters.
• Experience managing employee relations and long-term absence cases.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage your own workload.
• Understanding of People systems and reporting; training will be given.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Be the first contact for People questions from line managers.
• Advise on policies, processes and day-to-day People issues.
• Coach managers to build capability and confidence in managing teams.
• Support managers with absence, performance and ER matters.
• Use People data to spot trends and drive improvements.
• Support engagement, wellbeing and the Culture Framework.
• Collaborate with the wider People Team on projects and priorities.

Skills

CIPD Level 3

People coaching

Line manager support

Driving licence

Job description

About The Role

9-12 months Part time job share opportunity. Monday and Tuesday, plus either Wednesday or Thursday. We can offer some flexibility around start and finish times to support work and travel requirements

As a People Advisor, you'll partner with managers across multiple sites, supporting them to lead their teams effectively and confidently. You'll provide practical advice and coaching on a wide range of people matters, helping to drive engagement, performance and colleague wellbeing.

As part of this job share opportunity, you'll provide People support for our Radar Road Warehouse, working three days per week. There will also be occasional travel to our Northern depot locations to support colleagues and managers across the wider operation when required.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the first contact for People questions from line managers.
• Giving clear advice on policies, processes and day‑to‑day People issues.
• Coaching managers to build capability and confidence in managing their teams.
• Helping managers handle absence, performance issues and other employee relations matters.
• Using People data to spot trends and help managers make improvements.
• Supporting engagement, wellbeing and the Culture Framework.
• Working with the wider People Team on projects and business priorities.

About You

• CIPD Level 3 in People Management or equivalent experience.
• Experience advising and coaching line managers on a range of people matters.
• Experience managing employee relations and long-term absence cases.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage your own workload.
• If you have a good understanding of People systems and reporting that would be an advantage but training will be given.
• You will be used to working well in a fast‑paced environment with many stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son.

With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.