HR Advisor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,040.94 i £35,929.46 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £32,040.94 to £35,929.46 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Witney, South West, OX28 6FH |
| Cwmni: | Advance |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 59358450 |
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Position: HR Advisor
Location: Witney, Head Office
Hours: 35 contracted hours per week
Salary: £32,040.94 to £35,929.46 per annum
Interview Date: From 30th March 2026
Job ref: 4964
Please note it will be expected that the applicant will be requested to have a Driving License and access to their own vehicle, as some travel will required to our services.
We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.
About the Role:
Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day?
We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor at Advance. Advance is a specialist supported housing association that is on an exciting journey to deliver more services and develop more housing for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and supporting people towards greater independent living.
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion and drive for employee relations? Do you thrive in a collaborative team, providing expert advice on ER matters.
We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our dedicated employee relations team within our wider People directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a values-driven organisation, ensuring fair and consistent employee relations practice that supports our teams to provide outstanding services to our customers.
You would be part of a busy function which is pivotal to building and maintaining a positive workplace culture. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact and add value in a people focused organisation.
Advance is a specialist supported housing association that is on an exciting journey to deliver more services and develop more housing for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and supporting people towards greater independent living.
What you will be doing:
- Providing expert guidance to managers on a range of ER issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance concerns.
- Supporting casework from start to finish ensuring compliance with employment law best practices.
- Coaching and advising line managers to enhance their confidence in handling ER matters.
- Contributing to policy development and proactive ER initiatives that foster a positive, supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Collaborate with the wider people team to support continuous improvement in our services.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in employee relations, ideally within a social sector environment or similar.
- A solid understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
- Confidence in handling sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Ability to cope with volume, complexity and tight deadlines in a busy HR environment.
- Strong organisational skills and able to work flexibly, dealing with a range of issues whilst being able to prioritise.
- A certificate in Personnel Practice or CIPD Level 5 Certificate, or equivalent professional experience.
For more information about the role please contact, Kelly Brinkworth on Kelly.Brinkworth@advanceuk.org
About the organisation:
Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.
We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.
All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff.
Benefits of working for Advance:
We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits:
- Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours)
- Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
- Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
- Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
- Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
- Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
- Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)
Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.
Safeguarding:
At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level.
As the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures.
We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org
Together, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all.
We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.
#INDADVHP
Location: Witney, Head Office
Hours: 35 contracted hours per week
Salary: £32,040.94 to £35,929.46 per annum
Interview Date: From 30th March 2026
Job ref: 4964
Please note it will be expected that the applicant will be requested to have a Driving License and access to their own vehicle, as some travel will required to our services.
We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.
About the Role:
Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day?
We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor at Advance. Advance is a specialist supported housing association that is on an exciting journey to deliver more services and develop more housing for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and supporting people towards greater independent living.
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion and drive for employee relations? Do you thrive in a collaborative team, providing expert advice on ER matters.
We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our dedicated employee relations team within our wider People directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a values-driven organisation, ensuring fair and consistent employee relations practice that supports our teams to provide outstanding services to our customers.
You would be part of a busy function which is pivotal to building and maintaining a positive workplace culture. It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact and add value in a people focused organisation.
Advance is a specialist supported housing association that is on an exciting journey to deliver more services and develop more housing for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and supporting people towards greater independent living.
What you will be doing:
- Providing expert guidance to managers on a range of ER issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance concerns.
- Supporting casework from start to finish ensuring compliance with employment law best practices.
- Coaching and advising line managers to enhance their confidence in handling ER matters.
- Contributing to policy development and proactive ER initiatives that foster a positive, supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Collaborate with the wider people team to support continuous improvement in our services.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience in employee relations, ideally within a social sector environment or similar.
- A solid understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
- Confidence in handling sensitive issues with discretion and professionalism.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Ability to cope with volume, complexity and tight deadlines in a busy HR environment.
- Strong organisational skills and able to work flexibly, dealing with a range of issues whilst being able to prioritise.
- A certificate in Personnel Practice or CIPD Level 5 Certificate, or equivalent professional experience.
For more information about the role please contact, Kelly Brinkworth on Kelly.Brinkworth@advanceuk.org
About the organisation:
Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.
We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.
All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff.
Benefits of working for Advance:
We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits:
- Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours)
- Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
- Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
- Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
- Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
- Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
- Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)
Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.
Safeguarding:
At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture — it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level.
As the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures.
We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support — or of any member of our team — please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org
Together, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all.
We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.
#INDADVHP
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