HR Advisor /ER Advisor

Cheltenham Source: WhatJobs

Up to £170 per day

Salary: Up to £170 per day

Your new company

This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to support a value-led education provider in Cheltenham. My client is an organisation that offers a nurturing and inclusive environment. Collaboration is central to their way of working. This is an organisation offering:

High levels of intrinsic job satisfaction
A strong shared mission and team ethos
Work that feels meaningful

The setting is underpinned by a positive and supportive culture where achievements are recognised and celebrated, and where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your new role

Interim assignment, HR Advisor / ER Advisor – up to £170 per day. Duration: until Christmas. This interim assignment will suit an experienced Interim ER Advisor / HR Advisor who can hit the ground running in the provision of hands‑on, operational HR support within an education organisation in Cheltenham. This is a visible, on‑site role. You will be the trusted advisor, delivering practical, day‑to‑day employee relations support to leaders and employees. You will support managers and staff daily, ensuring people's issues are managed effectively and proactively.

Key responsibilities will include:

Manage employee relations casework, including absence, return to work interviews and probation reviews
Support short and long‑term absence management, including welfare contact and fit note monitoring
Provide practical guidance to line managers on day‑to‑day people issues
Support low‑level case management and informal capability concerns
Ensure policies are applied consistently and documentation is maintained
Act as a visible HR presence, building trust and identifying emerging issues proactively
Provide clear insight to leadership on staff wellbeing, morale and risk

What you’ll need to succeed

You will be experienced in operational HR.
This interim assignment will suit a confident professional well‑versed in managing employee relations casework.
Pragmatic, approachable and solutions‑focused.
Comfortable working on‑site and building relationships at all levels.

What you’ll get in return

This role offers a competitive day rate and a friendly working environment, plus a supportive line Manager. This is an opportunity to add value and contribute to meaningful work.

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