Human Resources Advisor (CIPD Level 5)
Are you a personable and proactive HR professional ready to make a real impact?
Cotteswold Dairy, a proud family-owned business established in 1938, are looking for an enthusiastic HR Advisor to join our friendly, fast-paced HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a varied generalist role, supporting the HR Manager across the full employee lifecycle while driving meaningful HR projects and initiatives.
Location: Tewkesbury (Fully office-based)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Department: Human Resources
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Offering expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters – from employee relations to performance and absence management
Supporting and coaching line managers to help them grow their people management skills
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Handling generalist HR administration such as contract changes, leavers, and retention
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Partnering with departments including Payroll, Recruitment, and L&D to ensure a seamless people experience
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Playing a key role in HR projects and policy updates that support our HR strategy
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Analysing HR data and reporting on key metrics to drive continuous improvement
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- Promoting employee benefits, representing us at local job fairs and schools, and being a champion for positive workplace culture
About You:
CIPD Level 5 qualified
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A confident communicator with a warm and engaging approach
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Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
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Highly organised and calm under pressure, with a proactive mindset
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Skilled in building trusted relationships at all levels of a business
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- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
Desirable:
Experience in a multi-site organisation
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- Knowledge of HR systems and project delivery
Why Join Us?
At Cotteswold Dairy, we’re more than just milk. We’re a company built on tradition, teamwork and trust. We value people – and we know our success starts with them. In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:
A supportive environment where your ideas are welcomed
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The opportunity to grow and shape your HR career
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- Involvement in exciting HR projects that make a difference
Ready to be part of something meaningful? Apply today and help shape the future of ‘Team Cotteswold’!
Since 1938, Cotteswold Dairy has flourished from a modest milk round—delivering just 30 gallons a day using a bucket and ladle—into one of the UK’s most respected independent, family-run dairies, rooted in Tewkesbury. Built on the founding values of quality, service, and cleanliness, the business has remained committed to those principles spanning three generations, now under the leadership of Managing Director George Workman.
Today, we process, pack, and deliver over 100 million litres of milk and dairy products each year to doorstep customers and businesses across England and Wales, operating from multiple depots and a modern production site in Tewkesbury.
At our heart lies a strong ethical and environmental commitment. We partner with local farms within a 60-mile radius—many Red Tractor-certified—promoting sustainable farming practices, animal welfare, and minimal environmental impact. We’ve championed eco-friendly initiatives for decades, including returnable glass bottles, electric milk floats, telematics for efficient logistics, and zero waste-to-landfill operations.
More than a business, Cotteswold Dairy is a values-driven community dedicated to delivering wholesome, high-quality dairy products while nurturing people, our communities, and our planet—making us a compelling and meaningful place to build your career.
