People Advisor (12 month FTC)

eTeach UK Limited; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Weymouth is looking for a People Advisor on a 12-month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will support a people-centred culture, lead on complex cases, and enhance staff development. Flexible working (minimum 22.5 hours per week) is offered. Candidates with a passion for inclusivity and diversity are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a People Advisor or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Lead staff development initiatives.
• Enhance employee engagement and compliance.

Skills

Empathy

Expertise in people advisory

Knowledge in Reward

Knowledge in Learning & Development

Job description

Overview

Coastland College is a General Further Education College spread across two campuses – Weymouth on the Jurassic coastline and Dorchester on an 18th Century Estate. We are uniting Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create a stronger learning experience with enhanced resources, a broader range of courses and industry-standard facilities. Our values are: Connected, Courageous, Dynamic, Empowering, Welcoming. We aim to inspire students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring they are future-ready for today and tomorrow.

Our supportive community places learners at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every learner thrives.

What we offer: We provide a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to work, designed to help you reach your full potential. Benefits support health, wellbeing and personal development.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time roles) increasing by one additional day for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days after five years of continuous service.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over the winter break and an additional 4 days over Easter.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Care First - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme.
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development.
• Family friendly policies.
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on wellbeing and CPD.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free on-site gym.
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities (Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre).
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free confidential staff counselling and trained Mental Health First Aiders.

About your role

Are you a supportive and experienced People Advisor with a passion for driving and maintaining a people-centred culture? We have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. We’re flexible and invite applications from candidates who can work a minimum of 22.5 hours per week with Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as core days. Please indicate your preferred work pattern in your application so we can consider it.

At Coastland College, we’re looking for someone who brings empathy and expertise to advise, support and empower our people, helping to shape a culture where everyone can be their best. The role includes leading on complex disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness cases, with specialist knowledge in areas such as Reward and Learning & Development being advantageous. The role covers strategic partnership, staff development, compliance and employee engagement, offering variety and real job satisfaction.

The important bit: Coastland College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; an online search will be conducted for successful candidates. All new employees are required to obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available on the College website. Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

Support and accessibility

If you have a medical condition or require adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best, please let us know so we can discuss how to support you.

Inclusive recruitment

Don’t meet every single requirement? We recognise talent comes in many forms and are committed to an inclusive, supportive environment that celebrates diversity. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align with every requirement, please apply anyway and note any alternative experience or working patterns in your application. Include your pronouns if you wish.

Please note that in the event of high applications we may close the vacancy early. We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role; CVs from agencies will be treated as unsolicited and the property of Coastland College.