# People Advisor (HR) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/people-advisor-hr/e42576e1-0cff-4913-a457-77b105da5440 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/people-advisor-hr/e42576e1-0cff-4913-a457-77b105da5440.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Northumbria House, Cobalt Business Park - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-21T10:00:53.377Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Newcastle_Upon_Tyne/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Human_Resources/Human_Resources-v8196944 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8196944?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fantastic team of People (HR) professionals based at Northumbria House, Cobalt Business Park in an People (HR) Advisor role. We are seeking a motivated and conscientious individual to work within our fast-paced Operational People (HR) Team. This role is pivotal in supporting the provision of a high-quality People (HR) service that is focussed on supporting staff across the organisation to achieve outcomes in line with the vision and values of the Trust. The posts will be based at Northumbria House, Cobalt Business Park, however the post holder will be required to work at other sites within the Trust on a regular basis. Ability to meet these travel requirement is therefore essential. Blended/flexible working is supported by the Trust. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. ### Main duties of the job You will be the first point of contact providing advice and support to line managers and employees across a range of employee relations matters, including: - Management of attendance; - Terms and conditions of employment; - Conduct and capability; - Grievance; - Performance Management; - Change Management; - Retention and Redeployment; - Dignity at Work. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will have an ability to communicate, negotiate and influence a range of managers and staff, have experience of analysing situations in order to advise on an appropriate course of action and an ability to organise their own workload to meet service needs and competing deadlines. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate, negotiate and influence a range of managers and staff, and have experience of analysing situations in order to advise on an appropriate course of action and an ability to organise your own workload to meet service needs and competing deadlines. There will be substantial development and training opportunities available for someone looking to broaden their knowledge and experience within this field. Applicants for the People (HR) Advisor position must have: Degree in Human Resources or HR Knowledge acquired through relevant training and experience working in an HR environment to degree equivalent level Experience working within an HR environment and supporting managers on a range of employee relations matters A sound working knowledge of a range of policies and management procedures It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role. For find out more about the role please contact Nathalia McLaughlin, People Manager on 07814656126. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working within an HR environment and supporting managers on a range of employee relations matters - Proficient in word processing and in-depth knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages - A sound working knowledge of a range of policies and management procedures **Desirable** - Knowledge/experience of working within an NHS environment - Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools - Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in Human Resources or equivalent qualification / experience **Desirable** - Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - European Computer Driving Licence ## Documents - [trust compact (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3037) - [people advisor (hr) (pdf, 247.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552361) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2867) - [northumbria privacy policy (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.