At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR operations and provide expert advice to college leaders.
- Company: Values-driven organisation focused on people and collaboration.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team with career progression potential.
- Why this job: Shape an exceptional colleague experience in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Proven HR experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
£40,408 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 4 days additional time off during the winter closure period, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, and access to a wide range of staff benefits and discount schemes.
About the role
We are looking for a senior member of the People Services team to provide expert HR advice and operational leadership. The Lead People Adviser will partner with college leaders to deliver high‑quality, pragmatic HR support and will oversee day‑to‑day delivery of People Services, People Administration, HR processes, systems, and customer‑focussed service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading complex employee relations activity
- Strengthening management capability
- Supporting organisational change
- Ensuring a positive and compliant colleague experience across the employee life cycle
What you’ll be doing:
- Act as a trusted adviser to leaders on complex employee relations matters
- Lead and manage sensitive, high‑risk casework with confidence and judgement
- Line‑manage and develop the People Administration team to deliver efficient, high‑quality service
- Oversee HR operations, ensuring accurate, compliant and timely processes across the employee life cycle
- Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and workforce planning
- Use workforce data and insight to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
- Champion a positive, inclusive and people‑centred culture across the College
- Contribute to policy development, projects and the delivery of the People Strategy
What we’re looking for:
- You should be a credible and proactive HR professional with strong operational leadership and expert advisory capability.
- Significant experience in a senior HR advisory or business partnering role
- Proven expertise in managing complex employee relations casework
- Experience leading or supervising HR teams and service delivery
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
- A strategic mindset with the ability to use data and insight to inform decisions
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) is essential
Why join us?
- Be part of a growing, values‑driven organisation where people truly matter
- Play a key role in shaping an exceptional colleague experience
- Join a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking People Services team
- Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Benefit from a competitive package, including generous annual leave and pension
Additional information:
As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of veterans, reservists and military families. Safeguarding is a core value; the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of right to work in the UK.
Lead People Adviser (HR) in Wimborne Minster employer: Only FE
Join a dynamic and values-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being of its employees, offering a competitive salary and an impressive benefits package including 27.5 days of annual leave, additional winter closure days, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. As a Lead People Adviser, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment, with ample opportunities for professional development and career progression while playing a pivotal role in enhancing the colleague experience across the College.
