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Job title: People Adviser
Contract type: x2 12-month Fixed Term Contracts
Location: Manchester
Salary: £34,000 to £38,300
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office
Are you dedicated to helping managers and colleagues navigate people matters with confidence while making a real difference across an organisation? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to provide expert HR advice, lead meaningful people initiatives and support positive workplace experiences across AQA.
Purpose of the Role
As a People Adviser, you'll be a key member of a team delivering high quality HR support across the business. You'll work closely with managers and colleagues on employee relations and employee lifecycle matters, helping people make informed decisions while ensuring policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied fairly and consistently.
Your work will help create an environment where colleagues can perform at their best, supporting AQA's purpose of enabling learners of all abilities to fulfil their potential.
In this role, you'll be responsible for:
- Providing expert advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on employee lifecycle and employee relations matters, helping to resolve issues effectively and consistently.
- Leading and supporting people-focused projects, including organisational change, restructures, policy implementation and people plans that support business priorities.
- Coaching managers to build their capability, using data, insight and sound judgement to drive positive people outcomes and continuous improvement.
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You'll thrive in this role if you're a confident HR professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and supporting managers through complex people matters. You'll bring:
- A CIPD Level 5 qualification, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Experience advising managers on a broad range of employee relations and employee lifecycle matters.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the confidence to influence and challenge where appropriate.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple activities.
- Comfortable using HR systems, Microsoft Office applications and data to inform decision-making.
What's in It for You
This is an opportunity to build your HR career in a role that offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a genuine impact.
- Work on a wide range of people matters that influence colleagues and managers across the organisation.
- Gain exposure to employee relations, organisational change, policy development and people projects.
- Develop your expertise through continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
- Collaborate with experienced HR professionals and stakeholders across multiple business areas.
- Be part of an organisation committed to supporting colleagues, learners and positive outcomes.
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Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Application process
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by 23.59 on Sunday 26 July.
Interviews will take place from 04 August in our Manchester office.
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