Senior People Adviser County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom £39,862 - £44,075 Fixed Term Apply By 23 April, 2026 Posted On 9 April, 2026

Northumberland County Council

Morpeth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Base: £39,862 - £44,075; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Level 6 hr qualification or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of employment legislation
Experience handling complex employee relations cases
Northumberland County Council is seeking a Senior People Adviser for an 18-month fixed-term contract to provide high-quality HR advice and support to managers and senior leaders. The role emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and adherence to HR best practices, with a focus on employee relations and organizational change

Job Summary

  • This role involves acting as a trusted adviser to managers on complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, and redundancy.
  • The successful candidate will play a vital part in delivering the People & Culture Strategy while ensuring legal compliance and inclusive practices.
  • Northumberland County Council offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment focused on wellbeing and continuous improvement.

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Northumberland County Council is seeking a Senior People Adviser for an 18-month fixed-term contract to provide high-quality HR advice and support to managers and senior leaders. The role emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and adherence to HR best practices, with a focus on employee relations and organizational change.

Salary

Base: £39,862 - £44,075; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Flexible working, strong focus on wellbeing

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Level 6 HR qualification or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation
  • Experience handling complex employee relations cases

Nice-to-have

  • Public sector HR experience
  • CIPD chartered status
  • Collaborative and resilient approach

Key Requirements

  • Level 6 qualification in HR or equivalent senior professional experience
  • CIPD membership (chartered status desirable)

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