2147 - People Advisor

At CITB, we’re building more than just careers—we’re shaping the future of construction through fairness, inclusion, and respect. As a People Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, supporting managers and colleagues with expert HR guidance that drives positive change. You’ll have the opportunity to influence policy, lead on employee relations, and contribute to initiatives that reflect the diversity of modern Britain.

This is a role where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is tangible. If you\’re ready to grow your HR career in a forward‑thinking organisation that values people‑first solutions, CITB is the place to be.

Role – People Advisor

Location – Peterborough or NCC East, Bircham Newton (Norfolk) – 2 days a week in the office.

Hours of work – Full‑time (35 hours per week). Business operating hours are between 8 am – 6 pm.

Contract – Fixed Term, 9 months.

Target Salary – £42,642 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first‑line support and expert guidance on employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance management.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and contribute to their review, update, and development.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee data within the HRIS (Oracle HCM Cloud), acting as a subject‑matter expert for helpdesk and case management modules.
• Support managers through the full employee lifecycle, offering proactive, solution‑focused advice to enable business‑led decisions.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on HR metrics such as turnover and absence to inform strategic direction.
• Coach and advise line managers on effective people management and practical application of HR policies.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and projects, including employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity.
• Stay current with employment legislation and HR best practices, managing own caseload to ensure timely and effective outcomes.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven ability to manage end‑to‑end employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with professionalism and discretion in sensitive situations.
• Ability to coach and influence managers, using initiative and problem‑solving to support effective people management.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office, with skills in data interpretation and analysis.

Desirable

• Experience working with Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Change management experience.
• Experience in working within a unionised environment.

Other Requirements

• The location of this role is to be either based in our Peterborough or King’s Lynn office.
• Flexibility to travel to other CITB locations when required with reasonable notice given.
• Some anti‑social hours required, usually travel related.
• Expectations of office attendance and travel to fulfil the role will be discussed at interview stage.

What You’ll Get in Return

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown.
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution).
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• 2 paid volunteering days per year.
• 24/7 GP Services.
• Professional development & funded training qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters.
• A team that respects you, your trade, and your time‑served knowledge.

About CITB

CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to develop an organisation which reflects Britain’s diverse population, and our main objective is to create a culture that enables our customers to strive towards an organisational community that is reflective of today’s society.

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.