HR Advisor


Company:	Council HR and Governance Support
Salary:	£39,000 - £44,000
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

Support councils. Shape good governance. Make a real impact.

We are a specialist consultancy supporting parish and town councils across the UK with recruitment, HR, governance and organisational development. We are growing, and we are looking for an experienced, practical and people focused adviser to join our team.

This is a role with real purpose. You will be the first point of contact for councils, guiding clerks/chief officers, councillors and senior officers through people matters with clear, practical HR advice. You must be comfortable working independently, making clear recommendations, and supporting organisations that often have no internal HR function.

As a trusted adviser to clerks, chief officers and councillors, providing practical, legally sound HR support across the full employment law landscape. This includes:

• Leading ER casework end to end — conduct, capability, sickness, grievance, performance.

• Responding to daily HR queries with clear, proportionate advice tailored to small councils.

• Drafting letters, reports and documentation; supporting clients through meetings and hearings.

• Advising on wellbeing, stress, return to work and reasonable adjustments.

• Reviewing policies, handbooks and compliance frameworks.

• Building strong, trusted relationships and safeguarding CHRGS’s reputation for clarity and integrity.

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