HR Advisor

Working Pattern

Full time Working Arrangement:
Monday to Friday / Hybrid working

• generally 2 days in the office and 3 days at home
• Fixed Term End Date: 31 March 2028
• Interview Date/Type:
  Face to face SMART Working:
  We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible.

Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours.

We call this SMART working, giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes.

Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and help shape the future of our services through innovative redesign.

In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance on job design, support the development of clear and compelling role profiles, and lead on job evaluation to ensure grading decisions are fair, evidence-based, and transparent.

You’ll play a key part in maintaining a consistent and fit-for-purpose pay framework as our organisation evolves, helping us create roles that attract and retain the best talent.

If you’re passionate about building structures that support people and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

You will also lead and coordinate our Supported Internship scheme ensuring delivery of meaningful work placements for young people with special educational needs, to progress into sustained employment.

• Hold a Level 5 CIPD qualification or a degree in a relevant discipline.
• Have experience in job evaluation, providing HR advice and developing practical solutions to meet service needs.
• Build strong relationships, influence and negotiate effectively.
• Be confident in analysing and interpreting information to provide clear advice and informed recommendations, and have strong attention to detail.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave:
  Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks:
  Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Leadership programmes such as EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership.
• Access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching.
• Wellbeing First:
  Guided wellbeing walks, Tea and Talk sessions, events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Networking: staff forums, Let’s Talk events.
• Recognition: annual Time to Shine event, cheers for peers scheme, EPIC Star Awards.

Pre-Employment Checks:
If offered a role, we’ll verify your right to work in the UK, obtain two satisfactory references, and perform a medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.

We are not a licensed sponsor and cannot support work visas.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for residents, businesses and communities, we would love to receive an application from you. We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support, please get in touch with us at