Workforce Advisor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is an integral part of the Operational Workforce team, providing generalist operational workforce advice to managers and staff. The post holder will offer professional generalist workforce support within policy, employment law, and best practice. It involves supporting the Workforce team and contributing to departmental objectives. This is an ideal opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.
Essential criteria
- Qualified to CIPD level 5 or willingness to study.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of employment law.
- Demonstrable IT skills including Microsoft suite of applications.
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of the NHS Terms and Conditions including Agenda for Change.
- Experience of working within HR or similar area of work.
- Experience of advising/supporting or managing sickness absence.
- Experience of supporting employee relations matters in the workplace.
- Experience of advising on HR policies and procedures and Terms and Conditions.
- Experience of creating positive working relationships with managers and colleagues.
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation.
- Experience of working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment.
- Other
- Willingness to develop Welsh language skills in the role.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Qualifications & Knowledge
- Qualified to CIPD level 5 or willingness to study.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Up to date knowledge of employment law.
- Demonstrable IT skills including Microsoft suite of applications.
- An understanding of the NHS Terms and Conditions including Agenda for Change.
- Experience of working within HR or similar area of work.
- Experience of advising/supporting or managing sickness absence.
- Experience of supporting employee relations matters in the workplace.
- Experience of advising on HR policies and procedures and Terms and Conditions.
- Experience of creating positive working relationships with managers and colleagues.
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation.
- Experience of working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment.
- Other
- Willingness to develop Welsh language skills in the role.
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,557 – £39,631 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Workforce Advisor
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/Secondment for 10 months until 08/06/27 due to secondment cover.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
The post plays an integral part in the Operational Workforce team, providing generalist operational workforce advice to managers and staff, ensuring services are effectively supported. It is required to provide professional generalist workforce support, within the remit of policies and procedures, current employment law and generalist best practice.
The post holder will also provide support to the Workforce team and the different roles that comprise it, contributing to the delivery of the Department's objectives. This is an ideal opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team where you can apply and develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
- To take an active, operational role in working with managers across all services to proactively manage sickness absence.
- To support the Workforce Team with a variety of employee relations process including disciplinary and Respect and Resolution, including any associated investigations and hearings.
- To provide ad
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