People and Culture Advisor in Glasgow

## People and Culture Advisor* Beatson Cancer Charity* Part time* £30,000 – £34,000 pro-rata* Hybrid: Glasgow* Closing 13th November 2026* Advertised from 3rd November 2026* 21 hours per week, flexible between Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency, subject to organisational requirements#### RoleWe are seeking a motivated and people-focused People and Culture Advisor to contribute to the development of ourPeople and Culture service, supporting our commitment to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging workplacewhere our people can thrive. Working closely with the People and Culture Manager and colleagues across theorganisation, you will play an important role in supporting our people, strengthening our HR practices andhelping to deliver our wider organisational people priorities.**About the Role**An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Beatson Cancer Charity as a People and Culture Advisor. Keyresponsibilities include:* Manage employee relations cases and provide practical advice and coaching to managers, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.* Develop and review People and Culture policies, supporting fair, consistent practice and compliance with employment legislation.* Analyse workforce data and employee feedback to inform recommendations, monitor people KPIs and improve the employee experience.* Advise managers on recruitment and selection, support effective onboarding and contribute to workforce planning, retention and succession initiatives.* Support employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition and inclusion initiatives, and help managers act on employee feedback.* Lead or support People and Culture projects, organisational change and service improvements, including manager training and resources.* Work closely with the People and Culture team and colleagues across the charity to deliver a coordinated service, maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information confidentially.**Benefits*** 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.* Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.* Supportive and collaborative working culture.* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.**About You**As a people-focused People and Culture Advisor you will meet the following criteria:Essential* CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards the qualification.* Have at least 2–3 years' experience in an HR advisory role or equivalent generalist HR position, including responsibility for employee relations matters.* Practical experience supporting disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, performance or capability processes.* Sound working knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice, with the ability to apply these appropriately in practice.* Experience advising and supporting line managers on people management matters and procedural requirements.* Strong analytical skills, including experience interpreting workforce information and producing accurate management reports.* Experience using HR systems and maintaining appropriate employee relations records and documentation.* Strong organisational, planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload independently.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain HR matters clearly and provide practical advice.* A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to exercise professional judgement, recognise risk and escalate matters appropriately.Desirable* Experience contributing to policy development, organisational change or HR service improvement initiatives.* Experience supporting employee engagement, wellbeing, retention or organisational development projects.* Experience developing or delivering line manager training, guidance or resources.* Experience working within the charity or wider third-sector environment.**About the Organisation**Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancerpatients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre andall related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancementof cancer care.#### Application notesIf you are passionate about people, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful contribution to anorganisation making a difference to people affected by cancer, we would love to hear from you. Please submityour CV and cover letter to recruitment@beatsoncancercharity.org to take the next step in your career.**Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number ofapplications. Early application is therefore encouraged.**Please note our organisation does not hold a sponsor licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr