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Are you passionate about fostering a positive, supportive work environment while driving best practices in HR? Do you have the skills to guide and empower managers, clergy, and employees in people management? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
The Diocese of Leeds is seeking a dedicated People Advisor to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the HR needs of the Diocese, coaching managers, and developing a range of impactful HR-related projects. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a faith-based setting, helping us champion professionalism, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
Your Role:
- Deliver expert HR advice and support to Church House staff, clergy, and parish representatives on various employment matters.
- Coach and empower line managers to foster a positive employee relations environment.
- Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
- Lead and implement engaging HR projects aligned with the Diocese's annual service plan.
- Provide end-to-end recruitment and onboarding support, promoting safer recruitment practices.
- Deliver training and development sessions for employees, clergy, and parishes.
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout employment practices and leadership relationships.
- Collaborate with external providers and internal teams to support employee wellbeing and workplace adjustments.
What We're Looking For:
- To excel in this role, you will need:
- Proven HR experience, including policy development, training delivery, and employee relations.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.
- Excellent communication and coaching skills to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- A proactive and collaborative approach to managing projects and driving initiatives.
- A willingness to learn and develop knowledge in diocesan employee and clergy practices.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Why Join Us?
By becoming part of the Diocese of Leeds, you'll join a team that values respect, collaboration, and innovation. This role offers a chance to make a difference in both the workplace and the wider faith community, supporting those who serve others.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been searching for, we’d love to hear from you!
The package includes a competitive salary, flexi-time scheme, an 8% non-contributory pension with an additional 5% matched contributions, hybrid working (50%), and 25 days (pro rata) annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays and four customary days a year (pro rata) between Christmas and New Year.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 11th May 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 21st May 2025
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact anna.earnshaw@leeds.anglican.org.
A full DBS check is required for the successful candidate.