People Specialist

We're looking for a People Specialist (Staff) to join our team.

Some call it HR, at the National Trust we're The People Team. People are at the heart of all we do here, and you'll be integral to supporting the organisation with all elements of people management. Working in a team of personable and dedicated HR professionals, you'll be a dedicated HR generalist with proven case management experience.

What it's like to work here

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office at least one day a week; being present in person and connecting with each other is important to us as a team to foster knowledge transfer and learning. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you'll be doing

You'll be motivated by ensuring that a professional, proactive and customer-focussed HR advisory service is delivered. Ensuring a fair and consistent approach to all people policies and ways of working, in line with organisational and legal requirements, mitigating reputational and financial risk. You'll guide managers through employee relations cases in real time, intervening and steering in the appropriate direction taking account of organisational policies, employment law, best practice and precedent.

You'll develop and build trusted partnerships with managers, providing constructive challenges as well as acting as a sounding board and advisor. You'll be responsible for coaching and supporting managers on people management, including the facilitation of our internal training programme on people processes.

Who we're looking for

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• An in depth understanding of up-to-date employment law and HR best practice and their practical application in a multi-sited, unionised environment
• Experience of managing your individual caseload of complex issues including sickness, performance, grievance and negotiating settlement agreements and providing employee relations advice.
• Experience in building relationships which foster trust and confidence with stakeholders
• Confidence to challenge where appropriate
• Experience of applying best practice to people issues

Additional criteria for all other applicants:

• A track record of influencing and advising on complex issues remotely, predominately via WebEx/Teams or telephone.
• Successfully operated in a customer focused HR environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Ability to deliver training, both online and in person

The package

The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places