Assistant HR Lead
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,220 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ellesmere Port, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4359 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly capable Assistant HR Lead to join our fast paced, dynamic OD & HR team at Cheshire West and Chester Council required from April 2026 to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months.
As an Assistant HR Lead you will work closely with Directorates and Services providing professional and comprehensive HR expertise, utilising your experience to develop effective people focused outcomes.
You will have HR experience of supporting the breadth of employee relations casework and effective management of your own workload. You will be able to demonstrate influencing and negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of up-to-date employment legislation and best practice people management.
We launched our People and Culture Strategy in 2025 and you will work collaboratively across the OD & HR service to support the delivery of this strategy throughout the organisation, enhancing our colleague experience and further embed our ‘One Council’ approach.
Interviews will take place week commencing 23 February 2026.
For an informal discussion about the role feel free to contact Danielle Roscoe, Strategic OD & HR Manager, Danielle.roscoe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or Ali Beckett, HR Lead, alison.beckett@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
As an Assistant HR Lead you will work closely with Directorates and Services providing professional and comprehensive HR expertise, utilising your experience to develop effective people focused outcomes.
You will have HR experience of supporting the breadth of employee relations casework and effective management of your own workload. You will be able to demonstrate influencing and negotiation skills and a thorough understanding of up-to-date employment legislation and best practice people management.
We launched our People and Culture Strategy in 2025 and you will work collaboratively across the OD & HR service to support the delivery of this strategy throughout the organisation, enhancing our colleague experience and further embed our ‘One Council’ approach.
Interviews will take place week commencing 23 February 2026.
For an informal discussion about the role feel free to contact Danielle Roscoe, Strategic OD & HR Manager, Danielle.roscoe@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or Ali Beckett, HR Lead, alison.beckett@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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