08 Feb, 2026

People & Culture advisor

£45,000 - £53,000 yearly

Job Description

This People & Culture role partners closely with leaders to deliver strong HR operations while driving meaningful cultural and organisational improvements. It offers a blend of employee relations, project work, and influence within a small, purpose-led charity. Client Details GroceryAid is a national charity dedicated to supporting grocery workers and their families through challenging times. With a strong values-led culture and a growing focus on employee experience, GroceryAid is investing in its people function to better support colleagues and leaders across the organisation. Description Serve as first point of contact for all HR queries, providing expert guidance to managers and colleagues Lead end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, contracts, HRIS administration, and employee lifecycle management Deliver high-level employee relations case management, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance, and flexible working requests Drive performance management, succession planning, and learning & development initiatives Design, develop, and deliver impactful HR training to upskill managers and colleagues Analyse HR metrics and trends to produce insightful, actionable reports for leadership Research, develop, and maintain compliant HR policies, offering recommendations for improvement Support Total Reward and remuneration strategy, including benefits administration and benchmarking Lead or support HR projects covering D&I, organisational change, culture, and employee experience Act as trusted HR advisor to the P&C Director, delegating where required and influencing senior stakeholdersProfile A successful People & Culture Advisor should have: Experienced HR Generalist or People Advisor with hands-on experience SME or small-team environments - highly desirable Strong expertise in UK employment law and proven ability to manage complex employee relations cases Confident, articulate communicator able to influence and advise senior leadership Skilled in HR operations, HRIS systems (HiBob experience advantageous), and full employee lifecycle management Strong project management capability with experience delivering L&D, D&I, and change initiatives Analytical thinker with experience producing data-driven HR insights and recommendations Demonstrates discretion, integrity, and trustworthiness handling sensitive employee information Energetic, proactive, and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities Self-motivated with ability to work independently while fostering strong collaborative relationships CIPD-qualified or equivalent experience, with proven track record of delivering HR projects successfully Job Offer Competitive salary Hybrid working model Generous pension (up to 10% employer contribution) Private medical and dental cover Enhanced family leave and sickness pay £50 monthly wellbeing allowance 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 years) Christmas-New Year office closure (extra paid days off) EV car scheme and flexible holiday options Supportive, values-driven culture with real impact If you are passionate about human resources and want to make a difference in the not-for-profit sector, this People & Culture Advisor role in Sandhurst could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today to join a supportive and rewarding workplace

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