Salary: £19,200 per annum pro rata (£32,000 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, part-time (22.5 hours per week) – working days to be agreed at interview
Location: St Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA
Travel: Occasional travel across the Diocese required. Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
About Us:
The Diocese of Portsmouth spans Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, and the Channel Islands. We support 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and 32,000 children and their families. Our work is meaningful, community-focused, and values-driven.
About the Role:
Are you an experienced and proactive HR professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a passion for supporting people? We are seeking a confident and capable HR Advisor to join our Diocese HR Team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of HR matters.
This is a pivotal time to join our team as we continue to develop our HR infrastructure and support the implementation of our 10-year Mission Plan. You’ll play a key role in shaping our HR function and contributing to a positive and inclusive working culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert HR advice in line with employment legislation, diocesan policies, and best practice
- Support managers with employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management
- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
- Promote employee wellbeing and engagement across the Diocese
For a detailed Job Description, Person Specification and more information about this role, please click on the links at the end of this advert.
Employee Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free life assurance
- Employee wellbeing programme
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability and motivation for applying to recruitment@portsmouthdiocese.org.uk. Please include “HR Advisor” in the subject line.
Closing date: Sunday 9th November at 23:59.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the deadline.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
We welcome applications from individuals who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church. The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer.
