Job Description

The role of People Team is to enable the Trust to achieve its strategic aims and service objectives by promoting the most effective utilisation of staff, supporting EMAS in implementing organisational change, providing challenge and effective advice in employee relations and all other associated employee related challenges.
Main duties of the job
As the People Advisor you will be required to be actively engaged to help provide support and understand how this fits into the corporate strategy to meet key performance indicators. The People Team is responsible for delivering a proactive, responsive service which meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of staff and managers.
As part of a passionate team at EMAS you will be at the forefront of providing a comprehensive and professional human resources service to the managers and employees of the Trust; therefore an ability to build good working relationships is pivotal. You will be driven and passionate and want to be part of a dynamic People team. Through excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills the successful candidate will support and advise management on a variety of people issues at an operational level ensuring that decision making is consistent with current employment legislation and good employment practice. The suitable candidate will have a proven track record of operating in an operational environment.
You will be responsible for specific projects and the development and implementation of policies, procedures and project work that will ensure the effective use of our people to achieve key objectives of the Trust.
About us
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you like working as part of a supportive and motivated team?
Would you like generous NHS Benefits, including 27 annual leave days (plus 8 days bank holiday) and NHS Pension? (service dependant)
Would you like to develop your career in the Ambulance Service?If you answered yes to these questions, then we would welcome an application from you.
Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK

The successful applicant will be hybrid based working in the office and with flexibility to work at home reporting to the People Business Partner.
You will be expected to travel around the region when required (and other divisions/counties periodically), and will also be expected to be flexible as you will be operating in a fast paced environment.
This requirement will be to attend an EMAS site for training or work purposes. To give an indication to the candidate, this will be on a regular basis to maintain a presence and could be around 2 or 3 days per week in proportion to the need and your contracted hours.
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
335-A-1929
Job locations
EMAS Head Office (covering various regions)
1 Horizon Place
Nottingham
NG8 6PY
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are applying for this role, you will:

• Currently be an People practitioner who has a track record of excellence.
• Have demonstrable evidence of strong employee relations experience.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation.
• Be someone who maintains positive working relationships with Trade Union colleagues.
• Be someone who naturally looks to make improvements to working practices.
• Be able to use initiative, meet challenging deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Be committed to your own personal development as part of a strategic People function.

To succeed in this role you will need to be able to evidence;

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills.
• A successful track record of working collaboratively with Trade Union colleagues.
• A proven track record of working effectively through operational managers to achieve wider organisational goals.

For further details, please see the attached and Person Specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are applying for this role, you will:

• Currently be an People practitioner who has a track record of excellence.
• Have demonstrable evidence of strong employee relations experience.
• Have up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation.
• Be someone who maintains positive working relationships with Trade Union colleagues.
• Be someone who naturally looks to make improvements to working practices.
• Be able to use initiative, meet challenging deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Be committed to your own personal development as part of a strategic People function.

To succeed in this role you will need to be able to evidence;

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills.
• A successful track record of working collaboratively with Trade Union colleagues.
• A proven track record of working effectively through operational managers to achieve wider organisational goals.

For further details, please see the attached and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CIPD Level 5 (or studying towards/equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Proven track record of operating in an operational people directorate environment
• Operational People Advisor experience in recruitment, discipline, grievance, absence management, equality and diversity in a complex setting
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation related to core employment issues (maternity, partnerity,adoption,WTD, leave)
• Experience of advising managers on complex ER issues
• Experience of working with trade unions/representatives
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience of developing and/or updating policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the wider NHS initiatives

Skills
Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and supervise junior members of staff
• Ability to take the lead on particular HR projects
• Work effectively under pressure in a complex and changing environment
• Committed to CPD

Special requirements
Essential

• Car driver/owner with insurance for business use
• Full driving licence

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CIPD Level 5 (or studying towards/equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Proven track record of operating in an operational people directorate environment
• Operational People Advisor experience in recruitment, discipline, grievance, absence management, equality and diversity in a complex setting
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation related to core employment issues (maternity, partnerity,adoption,WTD, leave)
• Experience of advising managers on complex ER issues
• Experience of working with trade unions/representatives
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience of developing and/or updating policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the wider NHS initiatives

Skills
Essential

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and supervise junior members of staff
• Ability to take the lead on particular HR projects
• Work effectively under pressure in a complex and changing environment
• Committed to CPD

Special requirements
Essential

• Car driver/owner with insurance for business use
• Full driving licence

Skills Required