Carlisle | Full-time (Mon-Fri) | £36,000 - £40,000
We're looking for a confident, hands-on HR & Training Advisor to become a visible and embedded part of our business. This is not a desk-based HR role you'll be on the ground, working alongside managers, influencing day-to-day decisions, and raising the standard of people management across the organisation.
You'll combine practical HR advisory work with ownership of training and development, playing a key role in improving onboarding, strengthening line management capability, and supporting employees throughout the full lifecycle.
Working closely with an experienced external HR Consultant / Fractional HR Director, you'll be supported, mentored, and developed with a clear pathway to step into a more senior HR role as the business grows.
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Act as the go-to HR contact for managers and employees, providing clear, practical advice
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Support and lead on performance, conduct, absence, and welfare cases
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Manage investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes
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Handle long-term sickness and complex employee situations
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Escalate higher-risk cases while building your own capability
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Coach and guide managers on handling people issues confidently
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Support difficult conversations and decision-making
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Help build a stronger, more accountable management culture
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Contribute to practical tools, templates, and guidance
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Improve and oversee onboarding across office staff and Security Officers
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Ensure strong, consistent induction experiences from day one
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Support probation processes and early intervention check-ins
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Take ownership of vetting and screening processes (including compliance requirements)
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Deliver and manage the company's training plan
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Identify skills gaps and support development planning
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Design and deliver in-house training (HR, management, behaviours, onboarding)
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Support apprentices and liaise with training providers
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Maintain accurate training records and reporting
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Support the running of the accredited training centre
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Take on Internal Verification (IV) responsibilities over time
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Maintain awarding body relationships and audit readiness
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Contribute to course quality and continuous improvement
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Maintain and update HR policies in line with UK employment law
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Support compliance and best practice across the business
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Produce HR data and insights (absence, turnover, ER, training)
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Support wider people projects and continuous improvement
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Minimum 3 years' HR generalist experience (Advisor level or similar)
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Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
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Confident handling employee relations and casework
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Comfortable delivering training and coaching managers
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Able to build trust while also challenging when needed
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Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
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Experience delivering onboarding or management training
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Exposure to investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes
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Knowledge of training centre operations or accreditation (IV/IQA)
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Experience in operational sectors (security, FM, logistics, construction, etc.)
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L&D or training qualification
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IQA qualification (or willingness to obtain)
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Be part of a business where HR is visible and valued
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Opportunity to build and shape processes from the ground up
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Work closely with an experienced HR Consultant for mentoring and development
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Clear pathway to progress into a senior HR role
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Varied, hands-on role where you'll see the impact of your work
Apply now
If you're looking for a role where you can build your experience in a busy, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you.
You're welcome to include a short cover note outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
