Application Deadline: 23 June 2026
Department: Corporate Services
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation: £42,839 - £46,142 / year
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Torbay Council’s Human Resources Team for an experienced HRBP.
Working collaboratively as part of a small and supportive HR function, you will provide high quality operational HR support and advice to managers and employees across the organisation. You should be experienced in change management, TUPE, UK employment law and delivering confident, generalist HR guidance.
No two days are the same, so if you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working as part of a proactive team, we would love to hear from you. Please note that this is a hybrid role working 22.2 hours per week and you will be required to work in the office a minimum of 7.4 hours per week. Our offices are based in Torquay.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 13th July 2026.
Skills
- Ability to advise on the full range of HR matters related to the council and schools.
- Highly developed analysis and research skills with the ability to assess, compile and present information from the business and legislation to inform key business decisions.
- Ability to provide appropriate challenge and to influence and motivate staff at all levels both internally and externally.
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate to a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work to conflicting and changing deadlines.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
- Expert knowledge of UK Employment Law and Legislation.
- Thorough understanding of GLPC and Hay Job Evaluation Schemes and the ability to undertake evaluations of roles under such schemes.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of HR policies and procedures across a range of organisations.
- Significant knowledge of managing complex employee relations issues, interpreting legislation, and managing risk.
- Specialist knowledge of NJC and JNC terms and conditions of employment.
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience of working in a Human Resources Team providing detailed specialist and strategic advice to Employees, Managers and external customers including Schools, Academies and external organisations.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant, successful and demonstrable experience.
- Human Resources CIPD Level 7 above.
- Significant experience of managing complex employee relations issues, interpreting legislation, and managing risk.
- Significant experience of working and building effective working relationships with trade unions including consultation and negotiation.
