Hr employee relations advisor jobs in bristol

About us

CSE is a national charity based in Bristol with a clear mission: to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. We believe in a future where everyone can live in a warm, healthy home powered by a fair and sustainable energy system, and we work with people, organisations and communities to help make that a reality. We collaborate across teams and disciplines to deliver practical change, and we’re proud of our independence, integrity and commitment to social justice. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we want CSE to be an outstanding place to work, one where colleagues feel supported, included, and empowered to make a difference.

The role

Would you like to play a key role in making CSE a great place to work, enabling our people to deliver on our mission to end fuel poverty and tackle the climate emergency?

We are looking for a proactive and values-driven Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team. This is a newly created role and reflects both organisational growth and the increasing demand for proactive HR support, line manager guidance and HR project delivery.

As Senior HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted HR partner, providing confident advice, empowering line managers, and supporting projects and initiatives that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and performance. You will combine day-to-day HR support with delivering improvements to systems, processes and the employee experience, working closely with the Senior HR Manager and Senior HR Officer.

You will also play a key role in helping us embed new digital HR tools, including our HRIS (Employment Hero), Monday, and SharePoint HR intranet. We are in the early stages of rolling these out, so we are looking for someone tech-savvy who can support the Senior HR Manager with rolling up their sleeves, troubleshooting, and helping staff and line managers get the best out of them.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving ways of working, and helping people thrive. If you’re collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused, and excited by the chance to make a real impact in a mission-led charity, we’d love to hear from you.

Who you are

You are an experienced HR professional who is confident advising managers, balancing compliance with a people-centred approach. You are curious and resilient, always looking for ways to improve systems and processes, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

You will bring:

· Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, ideally supported by CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).

· Experience advising line managers on employee matters.

· Experience contributing to HR projects

· Confidence using HR systems and digital platforms

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.

· Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail, and the ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· A collaborative, values-led approach that champions inclusion and builds trust with staff and managers.

What we offer

Working at CSE means being part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, where your skills contribute to real social and environmental change. We offer:

· Salary: Scale F (£36,075 - £43,211)

· Pension: 8% employer / 6% employee

· Holiday: 25 days AL plus BH’s

· Benefits:

o TOIL programme and flexibility to support work–life balance

o A commitment to supporting your role progression and continued development

o Health Cash Plan

o Life Assurance

o Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay, adoption pay

o Access to retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover

o Employee Assistance Programme

o Staff activities like yoga at lunch and a book club

o Tech Scheme

o Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

At CSE, our values shape how we work together and with others.

· Commitment to our mission

· Collaboration

· Conscientiousness

· Initiative

Application procedure

To apply, please complete CSE’s application form attached. Applications should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the person specification outlined in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 10:00 on Monday 24 November 2025.

Interviews will take place on w/c. Monday 1 December and Monday 8 Decmeber 2025.

Applications should be emailed or sent by post to: Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH.

If shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to provide evidence demonstrating your eligibility for employment in the UK.

People & Culture Manager

Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE, 3 days a week which can be worked flexibly)
Salary: £21,500 - £24,000 pa, depending on experience (0.6 FTE of £35,828 - £40,000)
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 23rd November 2025, 11:59pm

Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role. Please note we are only able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

* N.b. Both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered.

Screening calls: Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Start Date: ASAP – this is a new post.
 

About: The Good Faith Partnership

At Good Faith, we create solutions to society’s most difficult problems. Our clients are diverse and complex, from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to faith-based organisations, businesses, charities and funders. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities to make lasting change - from incubating projects like the Warm Welcome campaign, helping support the Home Office’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme or co-ordinating public affairs for the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the UK, US and EU. 

At our core, we believe in the power of strong, unlikely relationships, to drive positive social change. 
 

The Opportunity

Good Faith is seeking our first People & Culture Manager – a hands-on, strategic HR generalist who is excited to shape and scale a people-first culture in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.

You’ll play a pivotal role in building and embedding people practices that reflect our mission and values, ensuring Good Faith remains an exceptional place to work. As an advisor to the senior leadership team (SLT) and a key support to colleagues across the organisation, you'll be responsible for day-to-day HR operations as well as helping to shape longer-term people strategy.

This role combines compliance and compassion, policy and people, and structure and soul. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in an agile environment, brings a proactive and people-centred mindset, and wants to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Act as first point of contact for HR matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice.

• Maintain and embed up-to-date HR policies and processes, delivering staff training where needed.

• Manage sensitive employee relations issues (e.g. grievances, disciplinary, absence management) with fairness and integrity.

• Serve as designated Safeguarding Lead

Recruitment & Onboarding 

• Lead inclusive and transparent recruitment processes, ensuring a great candidate experience

• Oversee onboarding to ensure new team members feel welcomed, equipped and engaged from day one.

• Provide direction, support, and oversight to the team member responsible for implementing recruitment and onboarding activities.

Performance & Development

• Oversee effective line management processes, ensuring they are fair, developmental and aligned with our values.

• Support managers to strengthen their people leadership skills and to deliver effective performance reviews and personal development plans.

• Identify and coordinate learning and development opportunities to support growth and career progression.

Wellbeing, Engagement & Inclusion

• Lead initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention.

• Design and run staff feedback mechanisms (e.g. surveys), working SLT to act on insights and improve workplace experience.

• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across all people practices.

People Systems & Processes

• Manage HR systems (BrightHR), employee records and documentation.

• Oversee payroll, pensions, and benefits administration (in collaboration with external providers where relevant).

• Manage Associate (external consultant) contracts.

People Strategy & Culture

• Develop and deliver a people and culture strategy aligned with our mission and values.

• Embed our organisational values across people processes and internal communications.

• Lead workforce planning to ensure we are structured for sustainable growth.

• Develop and implement internal communications that strengthen alignment and team cohesion.

• Foster a positive, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture.

Leadership & Management

• Provide line management to relevant team members, supporting their growth and wellbeing, as required

• Work closely with the SLT to provide HR insight and strategic advice.

Other

• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role and the evolving needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

We value lived experience, transferable skills, and potential – so if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply if this role excites you. However, the following will be an asset for this role:

HR Operations & Compliance

• 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within a small or purpose-led organisation.

• Demonstrated experience managing sensitive employee relations issues.

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy development, and HR best practice.

• Demonstrable awareness of emerging trends in People and HR, including the opportunities and ethical considerations presented by AI and automation

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above), or equivalent experience.

• Experience acting as a Safeguarding Lead, or working closely with a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Proven ability to design and deliver HR policy and compliance training.
   

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Experience leading recruitment, including drafting role descriptions, selection criteria, managing shortlisting and interviews

• Ability to create positive onboarding experience
   

Performance & Development

• Experience developing and embedding performance management frameworks, including appraisals and personal development planning.

• Ability in supporting and equipping managers in their line management responsibilities

• Experience identifying learning and development opportunities that align with organisational and individual growth needs.

• Understanding of how to support career progression and talent development in small or resource-constrained organisations.

Wellbeing, Engagement & Inclusion

• Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in people practices and organisational culture

• Experience designing and managing employee feedback mechanisms and using results to initiate change

• Knowledge of workplace mental health practices.

People Systems & Processes

• Experience managing HR systems (e.g., BrightHR or similar) and maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.

• Proficient in overseeing payroll, pensions and benefits administration, including liaising with external providers.

People Strategy & Culture

• Experience developing or contributing to a People & Culture strategy aligned with organisational mission and values.

• Ability to embed organisational values into internal communications, processes, and leadership behaviours.

• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, team structuring, and anticipating future people needs for sustainable growth.

• Strong understanding of how to build and maintain a positive, inclusive, high-performing organisational culture.

• Experience writing and managing internal communications that support engagement, alignment, and transparency.

Leadership & Management

• Experience of working independently and managing a broad portfolio of HR responsibilities with minimal supervision

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse teams and at all levels of seniority.

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic HR insight and advice

• Experience in line management, including supporting direct reports’ development and wellbeing.

Other Skills and Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex or sensitive information with clarity and empathy.

• Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable to change.

• High level of integrity, discretion and commitment to confidentiality.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, values-led, and evolving environment.

Working Arrangements

• Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting which takes place in Bristol or Reading. Additional coworking opportunities in Bristol, Reading or London may be possible.

• This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements. 

• All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.

• You will need to have the right to work in the UK.

Supporting Your Application

• We are happy to discuss and make any reasonable adjustments you might need at any stage of the application process. 

• All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.

• You will need to have the right to work in the UK.

• If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us.

• We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us on with ‘Query for People & Culture Manager role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. 

• To apply, send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which specifically addresses the requirements listed in the person specification, along with a CV, as we will use this to shortlist applications. Email these to us with ‘Application for People & Culture Manager role’. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025.

• For more information, see our website or find us on X at @goodfaith 

People and Training Manager Part-time 21 hours (£45,500 pro rata) remote

Are you passionate about building feminist, people-centred workplaces? We're looking for a compassionate and organised People and Training Manager to lead our internal HR function at GFS. You'll manage day-to-day HR operations, coordinate recruitment and training, and act as the key point of contact for our outsourced HR partner.At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive.

About Girls Friendly Society 

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups. 

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process. 

Why Join Us? 

As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy: 

• Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays 
• Long service leave after two years 
• GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution 
• We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities   
• 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme 
• Season ticket loan 
• Annual EDI Learning Days 
• Study time and personal training budget nto support your professional development

 Key Dates 

• Closing date:  Noon, Monday 17th November 2025 

• Informal Q&A (optional): 3pm on Tuesday 11th November 2025 

• Interviews: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December 2025 

Community Fundraiser - London​

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within London.​

Key Responsibilities: ​​​

• Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​​

Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.​​

​For this role, the successful candidate must live in the London area.​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

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We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 28th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Community Fundraiser - Home Counties

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Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research? ​

Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex. 

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Key Responsibilities: ​

• ​Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects 
• Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth 
• ​Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders ​
• Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research ​

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Requirements: ​​

• At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation 
• Strong experience in supporter stewardship  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike ​
• Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure 

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If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.

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​We will give preference to those candidates living in the Bucks, Beds and Northants areas of this region.​​​

​We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

Closing Date: 06th November 2025

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We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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