People Advisor
- Sullivan Brown Resourcing Partners
- Morpeth, Northumberland
- Aug 12, 2025
Full time
Government
Job Description
People Advisor
Band 8 £38,626-42,708 plus superb benefits, Tyne and Wear Pension, 26 days holiday + bank holidays
Fixed term for 1 year
Northumberland - Hybrid (1 day per week in office)
We are delighted to be partnering with Northumberland County Council to recruit a People Advisor to cover a maternity leave within the HR Team.
Northumberland County Council is committed to making Northumberland a land of great opportunities for everyone, including residents, employees, partners, businesses, and visitors. They are passionate about creating a thriving and collaborative culture where people are valued, empowered, and encouraged to be their very best for Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council is on an exciting journey, transforming the way it works to deliver value for money and achieve the best outcomes for its customers and residents. UK. These are exciting times for the Northumberland County Council People and Culture Team as they work as a dynamic people function in partnership across the Council to drive improved performance in a new era of work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking council on a 1 years fixed term contract. This is a great role for a strong generalist HR advisor. You will be first point of contact for line managers and employees and be involved in all areas of HR, conducting activities in areas such as employee relations (disciplinaries and grievances), absence management, performance management and supporting change initiatives. You will have responsibility for building and developing relationshipswith your stakeholders and acting as a champion for the People Operations team.
Providing expert generalist People advice and support on terms and conditions of employment and People policies and procedures, with a view to resolving matters and mitigating risk. As well as, advising Directors/Heads of Service and Managers on terms and conditions of employment, current employment legislation and knowledge share best practice with them in line with People policies.
You will also support the provision of innovative people advice as well as solutions and development which contribute to the operational delivery and strategic direction of Directorates enabling the achievement of Directorate plans, thereby adding value that results in excellent services to the population of Northumberland and the overall delivery of organisation objectives.
Candidates must be able to work from the Morpeth based County Hall as required, however they embrace their WorkSmart way of working which empowers and enables their people to do their best work in ways that boost productivity, engagement and wellbeing. This provides the flexibility to structure the working week to maximise collaboration, connection, and productivity.
Due to the fixed term nature of these roles candidates must have a maximum notice period of one month or ideally be able to commence a new role immediately.
People who work at Northumberland County Council are passionate about the region. This opportunity isn't just about taking on an exciting role or working with a great team, it's about wanting to make a difference for people who live and work in the county. These are brilliant opportunities for someone looking to use their OD experience to deliver in a role with a true sense of purpose. Be inspired and supported. Be a life changer. Be Northumberland.
All direct applications will be forwarded to Sullivan Brown.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £38,626.00-£42,708.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Band 8 £38,626-42,708 plus superb benefits, Tyne and Wear Pension, 26 days holiday + bank holidays
Fixed term for 1 year
Northumberland - Hybrid (1 day per week in office)
We are delighted to be partnering with Northumberland County Council to recruit a People Advisor to cover a maternity leave within the HR Team.
Northumberland County Council is committed to making Northumberland a land of great opportunities for everyone, including residents, employees, partners, businesses, and visitors. They are passionate about creating a thriving and collaborative culture where people are valued, empowered, and encouraged to be their very best for Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council is on an exciting journey, transforming the way it works to deliver value for money and achieve the best outcomes for its customers and residents. UK. These are exciting times for the Northumberland County Council People and Culture Team as they work as a dynamic people function in partnership across the Council to drive improved performance in a new era of work.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking council on a 1 years fixed term contract. This is a great role for a strong generalist HR advisor. You will be first point of contact for line managers and employees and be involved in all areas of HR, conducting activities in areas such as employee relations (disciplinaries and grievances), absence management, performance management and supporting change initiatives. You will have responsibility for building and developing relationshipswith your stakeholders and acting as a champion for the People Operations team.
Providing expert generalist People advice and support on terms and conditions of employment and People policies and procedures, with a view to resolving matters and mitigating risk. As well as, advising Directors/Heads of Service and Managers on terms and conditions of employment, current employment legislation and knowledge share best practice with them in line with People policies.
You will also support the provision of innovative people advice as well as solutions and development which contribute to the operational delivery and strategic direction of Directorates enabling the achievement of Directorate plans, thereby adding value that results in excellent services to the population of Northumberland and the overall delivery of organisation objectives.
Candidates must be able to work from the Morpeth based County Hall as required, however they embrace their WorkSmart way of working which empowers and enables their people to do their best work in ways that boost productivity, engagement and wellbeing. This provides the flexibility to structure the working week to maximise collaboration, connection, and productivity.
Due to the fixed term nature of these roles candidates must have a maximum notice period of one month or ideally be able to commence a new role immediately.
People who work at Northumberland County Council are passionate about the region. This opportunity isn't just about taking on an exciting role or working with a great team, it's about wanting to make a difference for people who live and work in the county. These are brilliant opportunities for someone looking to use their OD experience to deliver in a role with a true sense of purpose. Be inspired and supported. Be a life changer. Be Northumberland.
All direct applications will be forwarded to Sullivan Brown.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £38,626.00-£42,708.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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