Overview
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! Lewisham is recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary for championing refugees and migrants.
Role
As an HR adviser you will work with managers to ensure our colleagues are able to deliver exceptional public services for Lewisham residents. You will support the management of a range of employee relations matters and provide expert advice on discipline, grievance, capability, and sickness policies across front‑line operational teams.
Responsibilities
Provide pragmatic, confident HR advice in a fast‑paced public‑sector context. Build trusted relationships with managers and leaders. Work collaboratively across the HR function and wider organisation. Contribute to initiatives that build effective workforce management capability, using a consistent, data‑driven, values‑based approach.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- Staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
Qualifications
Experience providing HR advice in an operational public‑sector environment. Chartered membership of the Institute of Personnel and Development or demonstrable equivalent experience required.
Location
Hybrid: work both in the office and from home. Must attend the Council’s locations at least two days a week, including the Catford head office and the operational depot in Ladywell.
Salary
£45,852 – £47,925 per annum (PO2). Minimum SCP for the grade; matching current salary up to the maximum scale.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all abilities and will provide reasonable adjustments.
