Senior HR Advisor

Centre for Sustainable Energy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven charity in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to enhance employee engagement and support HR projects. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of UK employment law and experience advising line managers. This role offers a salary range of £36,075 to £43,211 and includes benefits like employee assistance programs, health cash plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

TOIL programme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted breakdown cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional confident in advising managers.
• Curious and resilient, always improving systems.
• Passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner providing advice to line managers.
• Support HR projects that enhance employee engagement.
• Help embed new digital HR tools effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Advising line managers

Contributing to HR projects

Using HR systems

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

About us

CSE is a national charity based in Bristol with a clear mission: to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. We believe in a future where everyone can live in a warm, healthy home powered by a fair and sustainable energy system, and we work with people, organisations and communities to help make that a reality. We collaborate across teams and disciplines to deliver practical change, and we re proud of our independence, integrity and commitment to social justice. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we want CSE to be an outstanding place to work, one where colleagues feel supported, included, and empowered to make a difference.

The role

Would you like to play a key role in making CSE a great place to work, enabling our people to deliver on our mission to end fuel poverty and tackle the climate emergency?

We are looking for a proactive and values-driven Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team. This is a newly created role and reflects both organisational growth and the increasing demand for proactive HR support, line manager guidance and HR project delivery.

As Senior HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted HR partner, providing confident advice, empowering line managers, and supporting projects and initiatives that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and performance. You will combine day-to-day HR support with delivering improvements to systems, processes and the employee experience, working closely with the Senior HR Manager and Senior HR Officer.

You will also play a key role in helping us embed new digital HR tools, including our HRIS (Employment Hero), Monday, and SharePoint HR intranet. We are in the early stages of rolling these out, so we are looking for someone tech-savvy who can support the Senior HR Manager with rolling up their sleeves, troubleshooting, and helping staff and line managers get the best out of them.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving ways of working, and helping people thrive. If you re collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused, and excited by the chance to make a real impact in a mission-led charity, we d love to hear from you.

Who you are

You are an experienced HR professional who is confident advising managers, balancing compliance with a people-centred approach. You are curious and resilient, always looking for ways to improve systems and processes, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, ideally supported by CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
• Experience advising line managers on employee matters.
• Experience contributing to HR projects.
• Confidence using HR systems and digital platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail, and the ability to balance priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A collaborative, values‑led approach that champions inclusion and builds trust with staff and managers.

What we offer

Salary: Scale F (£36,075 - £43,211)

Pension: 8% employer / 6% employee

Holiday: 25 days AL plus BH s

Benefits:

• TOIL programme and flexibility to support work life balance
• A commitment to supporting your role progression and continued development
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay, adoption pay
• Access to retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff activities like yoga at lunch and a book club
• Tech Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

At CSE, our values shape how we work together and with others.

• Commitment to our mission
• Collaboration
• Conscientiousness
• Initiative

Application procedure

To apply, please complete CSE s application form attached. Applications should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the person specification outlined in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 10:00 on Monday 24 November 2025.

Interviews will take place on w/c. Monday 1 December and Monday 8 Decmeber 2025.

Applications should be emailed or sent by post to: Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH.

If shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to provide evidence demonstrating your eligibility for employment in the UK.