At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR consultancy and manage projects to enhance the People Strategy.
- Company: Join Plymouth City Council, a diverse and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, career development, and a commitment to equality.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates; we value diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Kickstart your HR career while making a real difference in local government.
- Qualifications: Studying or qualified in HR CIPD, with experience in HR support.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
The HROD Service delivers a comprehensive and customer-centric professional service across the council in accordance with relevant employment related legislation, guidance, policies and best practice. We are looking for an HR professional to join our HR Consultancy team, who is committed to excellence in their work with a passion for HR and a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to firmly establish and develop your HR career while contributing to the delivery of our professional HR consultancy service.
You will be the first point of contact, triaging enquiries from our customers/employees and supporting the HROD function. You will work as part of a team performing a range of HROD activities as well as assisting with managing HROD projects that will support the delivery of the People Strategy. Work will include support to HR Consultancy, Pay & Reward including Job Evaluation, HR policy, terms and conditions and workforce data and intelligence. There will also be opportunities to support the wider HROD team.
We would prefer that you have attained or are studying towards a relevant HR CIPD qualification, and/or have recent experience in providing HR support, as well as the analysis of workforce data, interpreting employment legislation and terms and conditions, in a HR environment. Ideally you will have some knowledge of the key issues facing local government and of national and local conditions of service.
This post is a flexible worker post, with the employee working remotely, with some collaborative working in the workplace on a weekly basis.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Alison Mills or Sam Stoyel.
Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026
Shortlisting: by Friday 04 September 2026
Interview date: Monday 14 September 2026 at Ballard House
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.
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