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About the role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Advisor to join our People Team, reporting into the Retail People Partner. You’ll support both the People Team and Retail Managers across a network of 90 galleries in the UK and internationally, providing day-to-day HR and employee relations support, managing the employee lifecycle, and contributing to wider people projects. This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, likes being close to the business, and wants to continue building their career across employee relations and generalist HR. What you’ll be doing • Providing practical, people-focused advice to managers on employee relations matters such as performance, absence, conduct, grievance, and policy queries, with guidance from the Retail People Partner., • Managing ER casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence cases, supporting managers through the process and ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant., • Supporting investigations and formal meetings, including preparing paperwork, coordinating meetings, and taking notes where required., • Supporting employee lifecycle activities, including probation reviews, family-friendly matters, and flexible working requests., • Assisting with HR projects and initiatives, such as engagement activity, change projects, and policy updates., • Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring GDPR-compliant data handling., • Supporting the analysis of people data and trends (e.g. absence, ER cases) to help identify themes and areas for improvement., • Assisting with annual people processes such as pay review and reward activity, ensuring consistency and good communication. What we’re looking for • Experience in a People Advisor, HR Officer, or similar generalist HR role., • Comfortable handling employee relations cases., • CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)., • A practical, approachable style, able to build relationships with managers., • Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities., • Confident communicator who can explain HR processes clearly and calmly., • Happy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to support gallery teams. What you’ll get • Hybrid working (3 days in Lichfield HQ, 2 from home), • 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), • Contributory pension scheme, • Employee Loyalty Scheme — access to artwork discounts, • Discounts across retail, leisure, food and gyms, • Wellbeing support including EAP and 24/7 GP service, • Exposure to a broad, varied People role with support from an experienced People Partner Why join us? This is a great opportunity to: • Add real value by applying your experience to practical, day-to-day people challenges, • Work closely with managers in a fast-moving retail environment, • Get exposure to projects and development work, not just casework, • Continue to build you career in employee relations and generalist HR, • Be supported to grow your career within a strong People function

Principal Planning Policy Officer - Planning South West £50-55p/h Initial 12-month contract Job Ref - 65185 ·This role will help support the local plan. Housing policy experience would be helpful but not essential.

Key Responsibilities You will support the development and delivery of a range of strategic policy projects, which may include: * Drafting and shaping policy documents * Contributing to research, analysis, and evidence gathering * Supporting land or spatial planning–related assessment

The Planning and Policy Officer will play a crucial role, leading on planning and development responses on behalf of the charity.

My client has asked for an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer who is self-motivated, able to hit the ground running. I work with numerous Local Authorities across the UK requiring contractors from Planning Officer, through to Director level across Development Management, Planning Enforcement

Senior Planning Policy Officer- Essex. Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this Essex based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Officer. We are looking for experienced Planner's with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come

Interim Opportunity – Principal Planning Officer (Policy). Principal Planning Officer (Policy). Planning Policy Team on an interim basis.

Marine Policy Officer Scotland (Hybrid/Flexible) £30,533 per annumFixed Term until June 2027, Full Time (35 hours per week)Reports to: Marine Policy ManagerClosing date: 12 noon 13th April 2026Interview date: it is anticipated that interviews will be conducted week commencing 20th April 2026Join us

An organization in the high-performance sports sector is seeking an entry-level role focusing on leading innovative projects that shape investment strategies across Olympic and Paralympic sports.Working collaboratively, you'll engage with stakeholders to develop creative, evidence-based solutions th

The Imperial Policy Forum is seeking a Policy & Programmes Officer who will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of a programme of work raising the profile of Imperial's world-leading research and innovation on issues relating to climate, energy and sustainability, and connecting this to l

A London-based organization is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer to lead strategy, research, and creative efforts in tackling complex global challenges.

A leading care and education organization in the United Kingdom seeks an HR Officer to support the HR Business Partner and contribute to the People Plan.

The Imperial Policy Forum is seeking a Policy & Programmes Officer who will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of a programme of work raising the profile of Imperial's world‑leading research and innovation on issues relating to climate, energy and sustainability, and connecting this to

Other organisations may call this role Graduate Policy Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Graduate Planning Officer, Graduate Planning Policy Officer, or Graduate Planner. As an Assistant Planning Policy Officer, you will play a key role in helping to deliver our Planning activities and support our r

The Policy Officer will contribute to the design and delivery of applied high‑quality and policy‑relevant research within the EarthCap Intelligence Hub, helping to develop datasets, analytical frameworks and evidence‑based insights that support decision‑making by financial institutions, corp

A regional conservation authority is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Planning Policy Officer to join their team on a temporary contract in the United Kingdom.

Lewisham Council’s Housing Service is seeking a Housing Policy and Strategy Officer to help shape evidence‑based housing policy and support continuous improvement across our housing services. As a Housing Policy and Strategy Officer, you will play an integral role in helping the council respond

We are currently looking to appoint a Policy Officer to undertake work on policy issues within the Department, enabling it to carry out its work effectively to advance the Union’s mission to shape the future of education. Policy Officer – SEN and Disability. To help ensure that policy work on th

Strong understanding of opportunities and challenges in UK health and life sciences policy and the roles played by different sectors. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise, influential policy outputs. Commitment to inclusive, accessible and evide

Newbury (Remote / On‑site when needed).Are you passionate about protecting organisations through strong governance, smart policies, and proactive risk management? Join our client as a.You'll oversee policies, monitor regulatory changes, lead compliance audits, and ensure teams stay aligned with le

As Senior Policy Officer, you will lead on or support a range of policy projects and activities to inform and influence the policy landscape in accordance with Academy priorities. The Senior Policy Officer will be line managed by a Policy Manager. As a key member of the Academy’s Policy Team, the

A leading environmental organization in the UK is looking for a highly motivated Policy Officer to support its policy initiatives in the carbon capture and storage industry.

Principal Policy & Project Officer. Principal Policy & Project Officer. As part of the GLA, you’ll lead high-impact, cross-cutting projects, provide sharp policy analysis, and play a crucial role in delivering the organisation’s corporate strategy.

The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated Policy Officer to support the wider policy, regulation, and engagement activities of the Association at this very exciting time in the development of the carbon capture and storage and hydrogen industries. The CCSA is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Po

Senior Planning Policy Officer - Essex. Carrington West are delighted to be assisting this Essex based Local Authority client with their search for an experienced Planning Policy Officer. We are looking for experienced Planners with a strong knowledge of national planning policy and who ideally come

You will coordinate evidence‑based responses to Government consultations related to the workplace, ensuring our members’ experiences and priorities cut through with decision makers and help shape CSP policy and strategy around employment matters. Your research and policy work will underpin barga

Equity is hiring a newPolicyOfficer (Workforce Rights and Research) within the Policy & Public Affairs section. They will work under the direction of theHead of Policy and Public Affaiirsto coordinate, support and deliver the policy and research work of the union. Their day‑to‑day responsibiliti

You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our campaigns and policy positions are communicated effectively to government, the media and other key stakeholders.

A prominent healthcare organization seeks a Senior Policy Officer to shape their cross-sector FORUM programme. This role involves supporting policy planning, leading events, producing evidence-based materials, and engaging stakeholders in the UK health and life sciences sector. The ideal candidate w

A prominent UK trade union is seeking a Policy Officer for Workforce Rights and Research in their London office. The successful candidate will support policy work on employment rights, equality, and health and safety issues.

The Imperial Policy Forum is seeking a Policy & Programmes Officer who will play a pivotal role in the design and delivery of a programme of work raising the profile of Imperial's world‑leading research and innovation on issues relating to climate, energy and sustainability, and connecting this to

A local government authority in Teignbridge is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Planning Policy Officer on a temporary contract.

Reporting to the Movement Strengthening and Feminist Funding Policy & Advocacy Manager, the role will engage in Policy and Advocacy operational and management support, contribute to advocacy learning and exchange, knowledge production, coordination of MEL-related outputs, and represent Womankind int

As Senior Policy Officer, you will help shape and deliver this high‑impact cross-sector programme — ensuring the Academy convenes the right people, on the right issues, at the right time. Commitment to inclusive, accessible and evidence‑based policy work. Contribute to policy projects beyond F

A higher education policy organization in the UK is seeking a candidate who is interested in the intersection of health, higher education, and government policy. The role involves providing committee support, gathering member insights, and contributing to evidence-informed policy work.

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Officer will develop and deliver influencing strategies on Southwark’s public affairs priority issues, holding responsibility for overseeing specific policy areas within the team. The Policy & Public Affairs team, within Strategy & Impact, works to understand and

The postholder will work at the point where health, higher education and government policy meet, across the UK and Ireland. This policy environment is fast moving and shaped by tight financial pressures. We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in policy and curious about how universit

A public sector consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Policy Officer for a 9-12 month assignment in the United Kingdom. This role requires drafting policy documents and contributing to research activities in a hybrid work environment.

To help ensure that policy work on these areas informs, supports and assists the achievement of the NEU’s wider priorities, under the direction of the Senior Policy Manager. To undertake work on policy issues within the Department, enabling it to carry out its work effectively to advance the Union

A feminist advocacy organization based in the UK seeks a dedicated Policy and Advocacy Officer to support operations aligned with their 2030 strategy.

Responsibilities include developing specialist knowledge, contributing to policy development, and maintaining intelligence documents.

Other organisations may call this role Graduate Policy Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Graduate Planning Officer, Graduate Planning Policy Officer, or Graduate Planner. We're excited to be looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Planning Policy Officer to join our team on a temporary c

A prominent educational union in Greater London seeks a Policy Officer to drive policy work on special educational needs and related issues. The successful candidate will support the Senior Policy Manager and engage in the development of effective policies to enhance educational opportunities.

A leading educational organization is seeking a Policy Officer to advance policy work related to special educational needs and disabled members. This full-time position involves drafting policy and supporting a team to inform the Union's initiatives. Applicants must have experience in educational po

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London seeks a Policy Officer for the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change. The role involves delivering user-focused research on climate-related financial risks and supporting the production of impactful policy briefs and reports.

You’ll research the priorities of SU officers and deliver collaborative projects that draw together ideas, expertise and analysis that helps those SUs deliver for students – and develop briefing output that puts officers and the staff that support them in the know. You’ll visit students’ uni