People Services Adviser

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our People Services team, providing business partnering support to the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering.

This is a broad and varied generalist role working in a busy, friendly team with brand new office space in the heart of our city. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a solid grounding in employment law and experience of providing advice on a broad range of People issues including performance management and ER matters. Excellent communication skills are essential as is the ability to cope with and influence change. Previous experience of working in Higher Education is not essential.

The role is part-time for 3 days per week (Wednesday - Friday), equivalent to 22.2 hours per week (60% FTE). You will work in close partnership with another Adviser who works Monday - Thursday.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and most of our colleagues work a blended pattern of both office-based and home working.

Please reach out to Claire.Brunton@ncl.ac.uk for any questions.

Interviews will be held on 18 November 2025.

To apply please upload a CV and letter of application outlining how you can evidence the knowledge, skills and experience detailed in the person section (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

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