HR Adviser (Policy and Industrial Relations)

The University of Cambridge is globally renowned for excellence in research, education, and scholarship. With over 14,000 staff across academic, research, and professional services roles, our people are central to our continued success. Our People Strategy is a core part of that, ensuring we create the right conditions for everyone to thrive.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our HR Policy and Strategic Projects Team. Reporting to the Industrial Relations Manager, you will be responsible for conducting operational collective consultation activities and support the development and review of HR policy through data gathering, analysis, and research. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with employment legislation, ensuring transparency, and delivering high-quality communication to diverse stakeholders. Building strong working relationships across the University and with trade unions is essential.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on a regular basis. We reserve the right to close the position early once the available position is filled. 

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in a generalist or specialist HR environment, with practical knowledge of employment law;
• Proven ability to influence and advise while building strong working relationships;
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to present data clearly;
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation/the provision of accommodation.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please upload a CV and covering letter with your application.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to:

Emma Mason at Emma.Mason@admin.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please email:

hrdivisionaladmin@admin.cam.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Sunday 31st August

Interview Date: TBC

Please quote reference AH45841 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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