Senior People Advisor

Essex County Council; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Essex is seeking a Senior People Advisor to oversee HR services and drive people-focused initiatives. The role includes providing expert HR advice on employee relations, performance management, and policy development. The successful candidate will hold a CIPD qualification and will support a positive workplace culture. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Free parking near workplace

Discounted Corporate Gym Membership

Salary Sacrifice initiatives

Qualifications

• Qualified Member of the CIPD or committed to progressing towards Level 7.
• Experience in employee relations and case management.
• Ability to drive people-focused initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and support managers and employees.
• Ensure best practice in employee relations and case management.
• Support a positive workplace culture and organisational change.

Skills

Expert HR advice

Employee relations

Performance management

Organisational change

Policy development

Education

CIPD Level 7 (or commitment to achieving)

Job description

Senior People Advisor

Tendring

Permanent,Full Time

£35,412 - £48,226 per annum

Location : Tendring

Closing Date : 15th January 2026

Essex County Council are pleased to be supporting Tendring District Council to appoint to the post of Senior People Advisor.

To apply to this post please use this link :

Tendring District Council is seeking a Senior People Advisor who is passionate about delivering exceptional HR services and driving people-focused initiatives. In this pivotal role you will be providing expert HR advice, ensuring best practice in employee relations and case management, whilst supporting a positive workplace culture.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Member of the CIPD, although those committed to working towards Level 7 and their professional development will be considered. As an experienced professional you will be providing expert guidance and support to managers and employees across a range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, organisational change, and policy development.

For further information, please see the job description and person specification.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and professional development opportunities
• Generous leave entitlement including extra days during the Christmas period
• Free parking near allocated workplace
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
• Access to a number of Salary Sacrifice initiatives