Job Description

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your knowledge as a HR professional in a supportive and friendly team? Look no further than our HR Advisor roles. This is an exciting time to join our team and CIPD development can be explored with the successful candidates.


Our HR Advisors provide a professional advisory service to a range of stakeholders across of our organisation to enable effective day to day people management. You will provide timely, accurate advice and guidance to line managers regarding a range of HR case work including absence, performance, and probation.


This is a varied role, in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment in an organisation which values its people. You will be responsible for taking policies, legislation, and best practice into consideration when providing advice to ensure compliance and facilitate decision making. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals across our organisation, providing advice and policy guidance to ensure that our people have the best possible experience at work.


This role will suit you if you are passionate about providing good policy advice and can communicate information clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. This role will provide you with the opportunity to evidence your ability to meet deadlines, use your initiative, prioritise workloads and work independently.


We are keen to meet with individuals who also bring transferable skills and HR experience from other organisations and life experiences.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Support and guide managers and staff in relation to Police Regulations and Police Staff conditions of service, including the resolution of a range of employment issues. Input of data onto HR systems and databases, ensuring that this is accurate and producing reports as required. Provide support to HR colleagues and work across the HR structure as required. Supporting the implementation of changes in HR policies and procedures. Champion our organisational values and principles of our people strategy, incorporating them into your approach to case work and projects.

Skills and experience required:

Minimum of one years' experience working in a customer focused HR environment providing information and general advice or Level 3 CIPD qualified (or equivalent) Good knowledge of a range of computer packages (including Microsoft Office) Excellent administration skills with high attention to detail to manage information and data Ability to problem solve and work on own initiative Ability to influence and persuade You will ideally hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the region using suitable transport

What we can offer you:

A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:

Continuous professional development Local Government Pension Scheme Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays In our Headquarters in Portishead, you'll have access to parking, a 24 hour gym, restaurant facilities including Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds.

Additional Information

We have the following opportunities:


1 x temporary HR Advisor to cover maternity leave, we anticipate the contract will last for up to 12 months.


1 x temporary HR Advisor to cover a temporary promotion, the contract will end on 30th November 2026.


Each position works 37 hours per week, over 5 days; Monday to Friday.


Interviews are expected to take place in person on 3rd and 4th December 2025.


You'll benefit from blended (hybrid) working across home and the office (Police HQ, Portishead). You will be required to travel to alternative locations across Avon and Somerset when required, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy.


To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year 'checkable history' in the UK - ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.


Every individual that works for us, is in some way supporting and serving the community we represent, we simply could not do the jobs we do without them.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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