Employee Relations Advisor


Company:	Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Salary:	£37,563 to £40,444 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portishead, BS20 8JJ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Whilst this role is primarily based within the Employee Relations team, the post holder will be expected to support the wider ER function to maintain cross-functional resilience, encourage professional development, and promote a collaborative approach. The role involves providing advice, guidance, and practical support to managers and employees on a range of people matters, including lower-level employee relations casework. The post holder will undertake initial reviews of People Impact Assessments, escalating concerns where appropriate, support Family Leave processes by preparing correspondence, completing calculations and liaising with relevant departments, and coordinate the Professional Standards Board.

The post holder will also provide practical and administrative support in relation to attendance management, including monitoring long-term sickness absence and modified duties cases, while signposting and coordinating appropriate wellbeing, welfare, and counselling support. In addition, they will support recruitment, selection, and promotion activities, including shortlisting and interviews, and assist with the administration of Secondary Contracts as required.

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