HR Advisor in Leeds

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and proactive HR Advisor to join our friendly and supportive HR team at Leeds College of Building. You’ll play a key role in supporting the College’s people function, with a particular focus on managing employee relations and working closely with managers to deliver a high-quality HR service, contributing to the successful delivery of our People Strategy.

This is an exciting time to join the College, recently recognised as a Construction Technical Excellence College for Yorkshire and the Humber region, with ambitious plans for further expansion and development. If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a college that is shaping the future of education in Construction and the Built Environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a HR professional who is confident, approachable and solutions-focused, with previous experience in a busy advisory role. You will ideally have:

• Previous HR Advisory or Employee Relations experience
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Level 5 CIPD qualification or working towards accreditation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A 25-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (Plus an additional 5 days of annual leave after 5 years of service with us)
• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)
• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Superb opportunities for training and development
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

So, if you’d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 6th August 2026. The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2025) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain. Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our college. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive to provide the best construction and the built environment education in England.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.