HR Project Advisor

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
  . Hybrid working
• Salary: £35,570 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities.

As our new HR Project Advisor
, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special.

Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all.

Empower change. Inspire people. Reimagine the possibilities.

We are seeking an HR Project Advisor to join our dynamic HR Business Partner Team, supporting the successful delivery of key people-related projects across our organisation.

As an HR Project Advisor, you will play a central role in supporting and delivering HR projects that support organisational transformation and improve employee experiences.

You’ll work flexibly across the Business Partner (Change) and Advice (Employee Relations) teams, coordinating and advising on the transactional elements of change including restructures, TUPE transfers, and relocations.

You’ll also support corporate learning initiatives, analyse data to shape workforce priorities, and drive performance through progressive people practices.

• Coordinate the transactional delivery of organisational change projects.
• Provide professional HR advice to managers and stakeholders.
• Manage smaller-scale HR and employee relations projects.
• Interpret and analyse workforce data to support evidence-based decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive continuous improvement in HR services.
• Develop strong, constructive partnerships with Trade Union representatives.
• Contribute to workshops and change initiatives that build managerial confidence.

• Solid understanding of employment law and HR policy.
• Experience in managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to support strategic decisions.
• Track record of successful stakeholder engagement, including with trade unions.
• Skilled at working in fast-paced environments and managing shifting priorities.

The HR and Change team provide a full range of expertise, skills, and experience. The team comprisesthefollowingroles:
Strategic Partners, HR Change Managers,HR and Change Partners and HR Advisors. We work collaboratively across all teams in the HR service. While there is service alignment attached to roles, the team operatesa flexible approach to their work, supporting each other and the Services to deliver across the Organisation.

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
.

Please contact either Jocelyn Barber or Siobhan Staniland-Renaut for a casual conversation.

You can contact:

• Jocelyn by either calling or emailing j or
• Siobhan by either calling or emailing siobhan.sta

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by either emailing or calling. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our
Reasonable Adjustment pages
.

Closing date:11.30 pm, 5 October 2026.

Interview date: 14 October 2026.

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