Senior People Operations Advisor - Part Time, FTC in Buckfastleigh

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Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business.

• Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth and solutions driven People (HR) team.
• Beyond the Veg Box - At Riverford, our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. We’re not just about delivering veg boxes; we’re dedicated to sustainable farming and community building. As a part of our team, you become a co-owner, sharing in our successes and contributing to a mission that goes beyond profit. We aim to make Riverford a fulfilling place to work, where our co-owners feel valued.
• Our HQ at Wash Farm in Devon is a beautiful place to work, surrounded by good people, good food, and plenty of fresh air. As a co-owner, you’ll benefit from 33 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays), an ethical & generous company pension scheme, and an annual profit share, where 10% of all profits are split equally among co-owners. We also offer heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, free organic fruit and veg to take home and free parking.
• Grow with Riverford - Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with training tailored to help you grow and achieve your goals.

As our Senior People Operations Advisor, you’ll help shape Riverford’s future. This role is for someone who knows how to stay grounded when people issues get messy. You’ll bring calm, clarity and good judgement, and be comfortable helping others find their way through sensitive situations – without losing sight of the people involved.

As our Senior People Operations Advisor, you’ll be a trusted pair of hands when things feel tricky, especially around employee relations. Leaders and People Advisors will turn to you for support, knowing you’ll help them navigate complex or high-risk moments fairly, consistently and with care. You’ll balance a strong understanding of employment law with Riverford’s values as an employee-owned business – doing the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option.

You won’t manage a team, but your experience will carry weight. You’ll be advising senior leaders, often in fast-moving or changing situations, and supporting the people side of growth, change and the occasional bumpy moment along the way. You’ll bring solid experience from People Operations, HR advisory or employee relations roles, along with the confidence that comes from having handled complex situations before. A relevant HR or employment qualification is useful, and CIPD (or similar) is welcome, but we’re just as interested in your judgement, curiosity and how you show up for people.

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum (pro rata) d.o.e

Location - Hybrid, based on Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU.

Hours - 24 hours per week (with flexibility on days).

What You’ll Bring…

• Significant experience in People Operations, HR advisory or employee relations roles.
• A track record of advising senior leaders in complex or fast-moving environments.
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructures or growth.
• A relevant qualification in HR, employment law or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• CIPD or similar professional accreditation is helpful, but not essential.

Application Process: We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon.