HR Adviser (part time, maternity cover)

We are delighted to offer a part time HR Adviser role to cover maternity leave on a 12-month fixed term contract.

About you…

As a generalist HR Adviser at Bracknell Forest Council, you will play a vital role in shaping effective and positive employment relationships.  This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will provide expert advice and guidance to employees and managers on a wide range of HR matters.  You will support with handling complex disciplinary and grievance cases to leading organisational change initiatives, driving performance improvements and supporting employees with health and long-term absence issues. Your work will directly impact the success and wellbeing of our workforce.

About the team…

The HR team works alongside the council’s Recruitment, Payroll and Organisational Development teams.  Within the team there are five HR Advisers, an Assistant HR Adviser and an HR Apprentice.  Together we support approximately 1,300 employees.  

We encourage flexible working but you will be required to work from our Bracknell office at least once a week and be able to travel to other local sites to provide support on occasions. 

Key responsibilities...

You will be supporting the Place and Resources departments on a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.  We are looking for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.  You will have strong communication skills and the ability to confidently advise at all levels.

Our benefits… 

• This role is for 30 hours per week. This will be across four days per week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 5pm.
• Pro-rated annual leave for 30 hours part time is 22.5 days (168 hours) for the 12 month period.
• The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

Our Values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  

Interview date 

Interviews will be held on 18^th March 2025.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question? 

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: 

HR@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.