People Advisor
Grade K | Permanent | Full Time
People and OD Service | Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Help shape a workplace where people can thrive.
At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, our people make the difference. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace where colleagues feel valued, empowered and able to deliver their best for our communities.
Were looking for an experienced and enthusiastic People Advisor to join our People Operations Team and play a key role in supporting managers and leaders across the organisation.
What youll do
Youll provide professional, practical and solution-focused HR advice across a broad range of people matters, including:
- Attendance management and wellbeing support
- Disciplinary, grievance and capability cases
- Organisational change and TUPE transfers
- Workforce planning and talent development
- Job evaluation and pay consistency
- Policy development and service improvement
- Manager coaching, training and briefings
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
Working closely with managers and senior leaders, youll help create positive employee experiences, build management capability and support the delivery of our People Plan.
About You
Youll be:
- A confident HR professional with employee relations experience
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledgeable in employment legislation and HR best practice
- A strong communicator who can influence and build relationships
- Organised, resilient and solutions-focused
- Passionate about inclusion, wellbeing and positive workplace culture
Why Join Us?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Occupational Health and wellbeing support
- Family-friendly policies
- Employee discounts and salary sacrifice schemes including the NHS Fleet Car scheme
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
If youre passionate about people and want to help shape a workplace where employees and communities can thrive, wed love to hear from you.
I have never looked back since joining the People and OD Team. Fantastic, kind colleagues who truly live the values of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. The commitment to employee engagement and wellbeing is first class as are the development opportunities that I have been extended since joining the team
Explore what makes Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council a great place to work by visiting our Careers page.
Rewarding careers. We do that. - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Interested in Learning More?
If youd like an informal chat about the role, please get in touch with:
Laura Lilley, Senior People Partner at
[email protected] or Gemma Dowd, People Operations Service Lead at
[email protected]
Please note that interviews are expected to take place on 11 September 2026 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.
We anticipate a high level of interest in this role and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
