People Advisor

The People and Culture team have a new opportunity for a People Advisor to join the Hospice and support the delivery of our new Strategy and People Plan and to create a great place to work.

The post reports to the Head of OD, Inclusion and Engagement and the key focus of the role will be to support our Finance and Resources Directorate and get involved in People projects and initiatives.

The role will support and coach managers through the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding, helping with HR advice, following management processes and supporting culture change.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a central function that is well respected and influential within the Hospice.

The job is for a 12 month Fixed Term contract, 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

To support the People and Culture team and People Partners in the delivery of a high-quality, professional, proactive and efficient service through the consistent application of Hospice policies, employment legislation and best practice.

This role supports Employee Relations case work, recruitment, HR administration, payroll processes, HRIS maintenance, and provides advice and guidance to managers and the workforce. The postholder contributes to People Strategy delivery through project work and ensures effective communication across the organisation.

What can we offer a successful candidate?

A friendly, open and warm team to offer support and guidance. We offer generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays, 1day birthday leave, Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay on commencement. We encourage and support hybrid and flexible working. We have an active Education team providing in-house training and supporting learning opportunities. Free Car parking and subsidised restaurant with a good food selection available daily, breakfast and lunch.

We are a dynamic, forward thinking organisation delivering a full range of specialist palliative care services for individuals & their loved ones with palliative or end of life care needs. We achieved Outstanding in our CQC inspection & have reconfigured our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. We support 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups & have a robust governance structure in place. We provide ward clinical services within a modern, personal & friendly 18-bedded unit, as well as Specialist Community Crisis Support Service, Hospice at Home Service & Specialist Day Therapy Service. We also have the hospice Pepperell Education Centre that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality education programmes and study days.

All communication regarding your application including invitations to interviews will be sent to the email address you have stated on your application form, if you could also provide a contact telephone number as well.

Saint Francis Hospice is a charity based in the UK. We will require all successful candidates to be able to provide documentary ID proof of their Right to Work in the UK. We are not a Licensed Sponsor, so are unable to provide sponsorship to support applicants applying from outside of the UK.