Job type
PermanentLocation
PrestonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)
People & Culture Advisor | Permanent | £30,000 – £35,000 | Preston (On-site Once Per Week) | 35 Hours
A registered charity that prides themselves on being fair, collaborative, innovative and inclusive, currently seeking a HR professional to join their business, to support in a generalist capacity across the full employee lifecycle, on a permanent basis.
Excellent opportunity for a strong HR Generalist, or a HR Coordinator / HR Officer who is keen to take their next step.
Your New Role
As People & Culture Advisor, you’ll play a key role in championing the organisation's values, supporting a positive organisational culture, and delivering efficient HR support.
Reporting to the Head of HR & People, you’ll support the employee lifecycle, coordinate recruitment and onboarding and contribute to HR projects and strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a flexible, caring team and make a real impact in a purpose-driven organisation.
Your Responsibilities
- Support the Head of HR to deliver an effective HR advisory and administration service.
- Lead on recruitment, selection, and onboarding, including liaising with agencies, shortlisting, interviews, and pre-employment checks.
- Advise on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
- Coordinate absence and performance management processes.
- Support with HR projects, policy development, and L&D activities.
- Maintain accurate HR records and support with HR reporting.
- Step up for the Head of HR during annual leave as required.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and efficient culture.
What You Will Need
- CIPD Level 3 minimum (or working towards) – essential.
- Previous experience operating as a HR Generalist, Advisor, or Assistant.
- Strong experience in recruitment, onboarding, and the employee lifecycle.
- Good understanding of HR best practice, policies, and employment law.
- Experience supporting with absence and performance management.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills.
- Empathy, flexibility, and a caring approach.
Desirable
- Experience in L&D, Employee Engagement, or culture initiatives is highly beneficial.
Benefits
- Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
- 35-hour working week
- Flexible and hybrid working (remote considered)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days)
- Office closure between Christmas & New Year
- 10% pension contribution
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Enhanced sick pay (post-probation)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
If you’re passionate about people, culture, and making a difference in a supportive charity environment, we’d love to hear from you!
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
