Senior HR Advisor

Public Sector; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit organisation in the housing sector seeks a Senior HR Advisor to drive their Equality, Diversity & Inclusion agenda. In this hybrid role, you'll lead initiatives with senior stakeholders and manage complex HR challenges. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Competitive salary of £47,000 with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor or HR Generalist capacity.
• Proven experience leading ED&I initiatives and workshops.
• Solid track record managing complex employee relations casework.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ED&I strategy and action plan.
• Co-chair the ED&I Steering Group.
• Partner with senior stakeholders for employee relations advice.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 qualification

3 years’ experience in HR Advisor or Generalist

Leading ED&I initiatives

Partnering with senior stakeholders

Managing complex employee relations

Understanding of employment law

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior HR Advisor – £47,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid (2 days per week in Blackfriars)

We’re thrilled to be partnering with a respected not-for-profit organisation within the housing sector to recruit an experienced and proactive Senior HR Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on the organisation’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) agenda, while providing expert, high-quality HR support across all areas of the business.

If you’re passionate about driving inclusion, influencing senior leaders, and managing complex HR challenges, this role offers the perfect platform to make a real difference.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of People, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s People Strategy. You’ll lead on ED&I initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders to create an inclusive and engaging workplace culture, and take ownership of employee relations casework, ensuring best practice and fair outcomes throughout.

This is a genuinely varied and rewarding role that combines strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery — perfect for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys making an impact at every level.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on ED&I

• Take ownership of the organisation’s ED&I strategy and action plan, embedding inclusion through policies, processes, and culture.
• Co‑chair the ED&I Steering Group and act as a trusted subject matter expert on inclusive practices.
• Design and deliver impactful ED&I initiatives, workshops, and campaigns.
• Analyse workforce data to shape strategy and report progress to senior leadership.
• Coach and support senior leaders to embed inclusive leadership behaviours.

HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide expert advice on employee relations, performance management, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Lead on complex employee relations casework, ensuring thorough and consistent resolution.
• Support on restructures, TUPE, workforce planning, and organisational change.
• Develop and update HR policies in line with legislation and best practice.
• Contribute to HR projects that enhance culture, development, and retention.

About You

You’ll bring both strategic thinking and hands‑on experience, with the confidence to influence and deliver at a senior level.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor or HR Generalist capacity.
• Proven experience leading ED&I initiatives and workshops.
• Strong experience partnering with senior stakeholders to implement people strategies.
• Solid track record managing complex employee relations casework.
• Excellent understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience within the Housing Sector is highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

• £47,000 per annum
• Excellent benefits package
• Hybrid working – 2 days a week in modern Blackfriars offices
• The chance to shape an inclusive culture within a values‑driven organisation

If you’re an experienced HR professional ready to lead on ED&I, influence at senior levels, and deliver meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

The organisation are looking to start someone ASAP but also open to the right candidate who needs to serve a month’s notice period.

If you are interested in this role, please ensure that the above pieces of essential experience are clearly evidenced in your CV in bullet point form under the previous organisations you have worked for. Please then send this to my email at [e-mail] by Tuesday 11th of November.