People Adviser

People Adviser.

Salary: £33,100 per annum.

Location:  Remote (must be based in the UK).

Contract: Permanent/Full-Time 35 hours per week.

Benefits:   

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave pro rata and the option to buy or sell leave.

• 1 well-being day per year.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles.

• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages.

• Up to 7% employer pension contribution and life assurance cover.

• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers.

Why Action for Children?  

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges. But too many children don’t. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lot’s changed since 1869. But what children really need, hasn’t. So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Will you join us?

A bit about the role 

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR professional to join our team who can confidently navigate complex employee relations matters using sound judgement and a clear understanding of employment law, policy and best practice.

By providing support to our people and managers you will play an important role in ensuring our employment practices reflect our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for everyone.

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

• Act as the first point of contact for staff and managers, providing timely, professional and practical advice and guidance on a range of HR matters.

• Deliver consistent, accurate and solution focused advice on employee relations matters.

• Support managers in navigating a range of people related issues.

• Provide advice and guidance on safeguarding related employment matters.

• Maintain, accurate, clear and concise records of cases.

• Utilise HR information systems and other relevant technology.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of policies, procedures and employment legislation.

• Support the delivery of incoming/outgoing transfers under TUPE.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times, in particular of sensitive HR data.

• Support the design and delivery of HR workshops across the organisation.

Let's talk about you 

• Must have CIPD professional qualification or relevant equivalent experience.

• Must have working knowledge of key employment law.

• Ability to build credibility for self and the service by establishing and developing excellent relationships.

• Ability to select, analyse and interpret data.

• The ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

• Proven presentation and communication skills.

• Demonstrable leadership skills to drive and support continuous organisational improvement.

• Demonstrable continued professional development.

Please see the Job Description attached below for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.  

Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve. 

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities. 

Want to know more about Action for Children? 

Find us on  Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 5pm.

Interviews will be week commencing 23rd November by MS Teams. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

See below for further information about working with us: 

AfC Commitment Statement