People Advisor – Following a period of growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a People Advisor to join our vibrant People & Culture (P&C) team in Ipswich Suffolk. Join us in our mission to improve life for people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses.

Why St Elizabeth Hospice?

St Elizabeth Hospice is a beacon of excellence, offering specialist palliative care across Ipswich, East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth, and Waveney. We provide compassionate, individualised care to patients and their families, ensuring every moment counts.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £28,288 - £30,800 per annum
• Holiday: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Parking: We offer free parking
• Pension: We offer a pension plan
• Employee extras: Employee Assistance Programme, Life insurance, continuous learning opportunities to grow your career, supportive work environment and much more!

About the role:

You will report to the P&C (HR) Manager and working closely with key stakeholders. In this role you will provide an effective, solution-focussed People & Culture business partnering and advice service; working in partnership with key stakeholders and People & Culture colleagues to deliver People & Culture plans and solutions in line with priorities of the hospice as well as the St Elizabeth Care Agency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on all People & Culture matters throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support the implementation of people plans for the hospice and care agency.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional People & Culture projects.
• Utilise people data and analytics to drive improvement and performance.
• Promote colleague engagement, development, and retention.
• Guide managers through recruitment and facilitate training sessions.
• Actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

This role is full-time permanent, working 37.5 hours (5 days) per week.

About you:

You are a dynamic and proactive professional with proven experience in delivering operational HR advice and projects. You will need excellent communication and coaching skills, and you thrive in environments where adaptability and resilience are key. Practical experience in advising managers and staff on various people issues, confidence in delivering training, and a self-motivated attitude to manage changing priorities are essential.

Join us at St Elizabeth Hospice and be a part of a dedicated team making a real difference every day. Apply today!

This job listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note: An enhanced DBS check will be required due to the nature of our work.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered, please apply in the first instance with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. Please note you be required to download an application pack from our website to complete the full application process. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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Additional keywords: HR Advisor, People and Culture Specialist, Human Resources Consultant, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, HR Projects

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