Lake District Estates have an opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our team at our central support offices in Kendal. The post is to cover maternity leave, and we can be flexible around the length of contract (9 - 12 months) and part/full time hours.
This is a hands-on, generalist HR role supporting managers across a diverse, multi-site organisation. You’ll work across the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, payroll support, HR systems and people initiatives.
As part of a small, collaborative HR team, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality HR support and helping to continuously improve how we work. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, and making a visible impact in a growing HR function.
About Lake District Estates
We are a family-owned business rooted in the heart of the Lake District, with a long-standing commitment to the communities and landscapes we’re part of. Our diverse portfolio includes heritage visitor attractions, holiday parks, a marina complex, self-catering accommodation, retail outlets, and a wide-ranging property portfolio. Across everything we do, we’re proud to create welcoming places, memorable experiences and thriving environments for our customers, guests and communities.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing practical HR advice and support to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle
- Managing day-to-day employee relations matters, including absence, investigations, disciplinary, and grievance cases (with support for complex cases)
- Supporting payroll processes, including preparing and checking data and producing reports
- Maintaining accurate HR systems and records, ensuring compliance and reliable reporting
- Contributing to HR projects, policy development, process improvements, and engagement initiatives
- Coaching and guiding managers to build confidence and capability in people management
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a generalist HR role
- Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience handling employee relations matters
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience using HR systems
- Experience and/or exposure to payroll processes would be an advantage
- Well organised, detail-focused, and able to manage a varied workload
Personal qualities that will help you succeed
- Comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with others
- Able to manage competing priorities in a busy, multi-site environment
- Calm, fair, and professional in approach
- Solutions-focused with sound judgement
- Interest in employee wellbeing, or recruitment is a plus
Why join us?
- Varied and interesting generalist role with visible impact
- Opportunity to help shape a growing HR function
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Contract:
- Maternity Cover (flexible to agree 9 -12 months from July/August).
- Flexible to agree Part or Full Time - c 30- 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Salary range £30,000 - £33,000 depending upon experience/qualification
- Office based
- Travel to our sites across Cumbria is required on occassion. A pool car is available for such journeys, or businsess mileage expenses for use of own vehicle. A full driving licence is therefore essential.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Above statutory employer pension contribution
- Company sick pay entitlement increasing with length of service
- Flexible working opportunities and family-friendly policies
- Training and development opportunities
We would welcome a CV with a brief covering letter explaining why you’re interested in the role and what you feel you would bring to our HR team.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and the role may close once a suitable candidate is found. Early application is therefore recommended.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
