People Advisor (Fixed-term 12 months, maternity cover)

Ascenti; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company, Ascenti, seeks a People Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term role. This part-time position will focus on providing HR advice, coaching managers, and supporting employee relations while promoting a culture of wellbeing and inclusion. Join a supportive team to make a real impact in a progressive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working

Vitality at Work membership

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in HR environments and advisory roles.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong understanding of employment law in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to managers and support casework.
• Lead and support on employee relations.
• Contribute to wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Understanding of UK legislation

HR advisory capacity

Stakeholder relationship

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

CIPD Level 3

CIPD Level 5 (in progress)

Job description

People Advisor (Fixed-term 12 months, maternity cover)

At Ascenti, we help thousands of people every day to elevate their health and live active lives. With over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors, we’re proud to foster a progressive, values-led workplace where our people thrive.

About the role

We’re looking for a People Advisor to join our People Team on a part-time, 12-month fixed-term basis. This is a pivotal role that supports our managers to lead confidently, build capability, and deliver great outcomes for their teams.

You’ll be the go-to expert for people-related matters within your business area, providing HR advice, coaching managers, and supporting casework in a way that empowers and upskills others. You’ll also play a key part in projects that bring our values to life - from inclusion and wellbeing initiatives to organisational development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong HR foundation and advisory experience who thrives in a collaborative, people-focused environment. You’ll work as part of a supportive and experienced team, with the space to grow and make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a People Advisor, you’ll:

• Provide first-line HR guidance and coaching to managers across your area.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to support capability and confidence.
• Lead and support on employee relations casework, escalating where appropriate.
• Help implement plans for engagement, development, and succession.
• Contribute to people initiatives around wellbeing, inclusion, and cultural engagement.
• Work on cross-functional HR projects with the wider People Team.
• Monitor data trends and support continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture that reflects our values and enhances livelihoods.

Benefits & Culture

We strive to live and breathe our values, underpinned by a passion for what we do and a people-centric approach. Our benefits include flexible working, Vitality at Work membership, exclusive discounts, and more. Learn more at:ascenti.co.uk/benefits

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications

• Demonstrates a good understanding of relevant UK legislation; particularly employment law and worker-related regulation
• Working effectively to juggle competing priorities and balancing quality and quantity of work.
• Experience working in a HR environment.
• Previous experience working in an HR advisory capacity.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Achieved CIPD Level 3 and/or working towards CIPD Level 5.