Job Title: HR Advisor – Employee and Industrial Relations
Location: Highbury Campus, Sixth Form Campus, North Harbour Campus and Arundel Campus
Salary: £26,494.86 - £30,248.30 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Full-Time, Permanent
About us:
At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at the College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.
We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.
What we offer:
- Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
- Pension: Generous Local Government pension. Further information can be found at www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/pensions/local-government
- Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
- Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
- Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
- Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
- Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
- Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
About the role:
The HR Advisor – Employee Relations will provide high-quality, professional HR advice and support across the College and as a generalist HR professional but with a focus on employee relations, case management and organisational risk
The role will advise and support managers with low level case work including absence management and capability and will further support the HR Managers with disciplinaries and grievances, ensuring compliance with College policies, employment law and best practice.
The postholder will support managers to build confidence and capability, contributing to a fair, consistent and high-performing culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general HR advice and coaching to managers on people matters
- Manage a caseload of low-level employee relations cases
- Support investigations, ensuring robust fact-finding, documentation, and fair processes
- Prepare hearing packs, attend formal hearings, and ensure procedural compliance
- Advise on HR policies, employment law, and appropriate case outcomes
- Draft complex correspondence (e.g. investigation outcomes, hearing invites/results)
- Maintain accurate case records, ensure consistency, and support policy development and stakeholder engagement
To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:
- CIPD Level 5 (or willing to work towards) or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to professional development
- A good standard of Maths and English
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Background in HR
Diversity and Inclusion:
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
The College’s commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.
Pre-Employment Checks:
The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.
