Your new company

Well-established value-led national organisation - respected public sector employer. Employees enjoy generous benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, inclusive culture. With a strong focus on sustainability and public service. Having placed many people in the organisation over the years, I'm confident it’s a great place to work and makes a real difference.

Your new role

Are you passionate about shaping workplace culture through clear, inclusive, and forward-thinking HR policies? We’re looking for an experienced HR Policy Specialist to join a busy, friendly and sportive team and lead the development, review, and implementation of policies that support the people and organisational goals. This will involve:

• Policy Development:
  Design and update HR policies in line with legal requirements, best practices, and company values.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with HR, Legal, and operational teams to ensure policies are practical, compliant, and well-communicated.
• Governance & Compliance:
  Monitor legislative changes and ensure our policies remain compliant and up-to-date.
• Employee Experience:
  Ensure policies are inclusive, accessible, and support a positive employee experience.
• Project Work:
  Lead or support policy-related projects, including harmonisation, audits, and change initiatives.

Great HR policy focused post, 12 months FTC, mainly working from home, reviewing and updating current policies whilst the HR team focus more on the BAU.

What you'll need to succeed

This will suit either an experienced HR Policy Specialist or an HR generalist with strong knowledge and experience reviewing and revising HR policies.

Previous experience is essential, as is solid employment law knowledge. Ideally, you have experience working in trade union environments - negotiations/consultations, procedures etc. You will need strong communication, including the ability to write well and document well.
Please only apply if you have the following:

• Proven experience in HR policy development.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking HR team.
• Influence real change.
• Enjoy flexible working and a supportive culture
  Meaningful Work: Be part of a mission-driven
  Generous Benefits: Enjoy Civil Service pension schemes, 25–30 days annual leave, flexible working options, and access to wellbeing support including mental health first-aiders and occupational health services.
  Career Development: invest in lifelong learning, offering professional development days, apprenticeships, and graduate programmes to help you grow.
  Work-Life Balance: With options for remote working, job sharing, and compressed hours, we support your life beyond work.
  Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to diversity and inclusion, with active employee networks and local inclusion ambassadors fostering a respectful and welcoming workplace.

What you need to do now

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