HR/ER Adviser

HR/ER Adviser Salary: £39,000 - £44,000 per annum pro rata Contract: Permanent, Part‑time hours (15 – 20 hours per week – candidates must be available to work full days on Monday and Tuesday. Additional hours can be worked flexibly across the week.) Location: Remote (with some travel to London for meetings) Support councils. Shape good governance. Make a real impact. We are a specialist consultancy supporting parish and town councils across the UK with recruitment, HR, governance and organisational development. We are growing, and we are looking for an experienced, practical and people‑focused adviser to join our team. This is a role with real purpose. You will work directly with clerks/chief officers, councillors and senior officers, helping them navigate HR challenges, strengthen governance and build positive, well‑run organisations that serve their communities effectively. What you’ll be doing You will provide clear, practical HR advice to a wide range of council clients, supporting them with casework, policy development, compliance reviews, training and everyday people matters. You will build trusted relationships, offer sensible, workable and lawful solutions, helping councils manage their responsibilities with confidence and clarity. What we’re looking for We are seeking someone who is: Experienced in managing HR casework Confident advising on HR matters including conduct, capability, sickness and grievance Skilled at balancing legal compliance with practical, balanced advice An excellent communicator, able to build trust with clerks and councillors Organised, calm and solutions‑focused Values‑driven, with a commitment to fairness, integrity and good governance Experience in local government or the parish/town council sector is an advantage. What we offer A supportive, professional team environment Meaningful work with visible impact Opportunities to develop specialist expertise in local government HR Flexible working and autonomy A role where your judgement and experience genuinely matter To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for CHRGS, please click apply to receive the candidate information pack and application form Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 13th May Interviews: Will take place online via MS Teams on Wednesday 20th May