We are looking for a remote People Adviser to join our team on a full time, 9 month fixed-term basis until December 2027, working 36 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered).
As a People Adviser, you will play a key role in providing expert, practical and timely employee relations advice, supporting managers across English Heritage to confidently navigate complex people matters whilst ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
You will also:
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Independently manage a varied and fast-paced employee relations high volume (circa 30 cases) caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability matters, taking a proactive approach to progressing cases through to timely resolution.
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Provide expert advice, guidance and coaching to managers and leaders, helping them build confidence, address people issues effectively and identify opportunities for early and informal resolution.
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Support organisational change initiatives, identify and manage employee relations risks, and contribute to continuously improving our policies, processes and ways of working.
To be considered for this role, you'll need:
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Extensive experience of providing expert employee relations advice across a broad range of complex and sensitive matters, with a sound understanding of employment law and its practical application.
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Proven experience of independently managing a high-volume employee relations caseload (circa 30 cases simultaneously), demonstrating a proactive, organised and solution-focused approach to achieving timely resolutions.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience of drafting high-quality, accurate and legally sound correspondence, including disciplinary, grievance and other formal outcome letters.
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Strong interpersonal, influencing and coaching skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships, constructively challenge and provide practical guidance to managers and senior leaders.
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Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, maintain accurate case records and take ownership of cases through to resolutio
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CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent), or working towards one.
We offer flexible working arrangements where the role allows.
Interviews will take place between 1st December and 11th December 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
If you are invited to an interview and would like to talk to us about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact [email protected]
We recommend applying as soon as possible, as this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
No agencies please.