Employment & HR Consultant in Bristol

Ashfords is seeking an experienced Employment and HR Consultant to join our Employment and HR team in Bristol. You will be part of our HR Consultancy, supporting clients through an advice-line service where each matter is handled as an individual case. In this role, you will provide high-quality HR and employee relations advice across a broad range of issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters, performance management, long-term sickness absence, and redundancy processes. You will ensure clients feel supported, informed, and confident at every stage.

This will involve delivering advice via telephone and email, drafting clear and practical documentation, and assisting with the review, update, and development of HR policies and procedures in line with current employment law. The service is advisory in nature, focusing on providing clear, sound guidance during client conversations. Outcomes are client-led, with advice delivered to support informed decision-making.

By building strong, trusted relationships, you will become a key point of contact for clients, helping them navigate complex HR challenges with practical, compliant solutions that align with their business objectives. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the consultancy by sharing insights and supporting continuous improvement across processes and ways of working.

This is a part-time position (3.5 days per week), with core working days of Sunday (half day) and Monday, offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to work on varied and rewarding HR cases.

Who you are

You’re an experienced HR professional, ideally with a CIPD Level 5 qualification and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar HR or employee relations role. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex employee relations matters, providing clear, practical advice that clients can trust. Highly organised, detail-focused, and proactive, you work equally well independently and as part of a team. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, handle sensitive information with discretion, and are committed to delivering high-quality HR solutions that align with both employment law and client priorities.

You’re confident in managing cases from start to finish, supporting clients through processes and investigations, and helping them update policies and procedures.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work – we believe in building a great place to work. When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work – they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career. Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way. Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee-led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

What’s next?

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at talentattraction@ashfords.co.uk. For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kitty Hughes, Talent Attraction Assistant – kr.hughes@ashfords.co.uk. Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.