Southdown
People Advisor
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People Advisor
Application Deadline: 6 September 2026
Department: People - HR and Training
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: East Sussex - Lewes
Compensation: £34,800 / year
Description
Location: Lewes
This position is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum 3 days per week in our Lewes office
Salary: £34,800 per year
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: FTC for 4 months
What you’ll be doing:
Southdown is the largest not-for-profit provider of care, support, and housing in Sussex. We’ve been helping people access stable accommodation, mental health and care services since 1972, now counting over 900 people as part of our team.
We are seeking an experienced People Advisor to support our existing team. You will be providing practical HR advice and support to our managers and employees including managing a range of employee relations cases.
We welcome applications from those with experience in roles such as HR Generalist, HR Advisor, People Advisor, HR Business Partner and ER Advisor.
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Perks and benefits:
- Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
- Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
- Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
- Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
- Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
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What you’ll need for the role:
- Previous employee relations experience; including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues
- Experience of conduct investigations
- Knowledge of employment legislation, GDPR and HR compliance standards
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
What would be nice:
- Knowledge of TUPE regulations.
Training:
Our award-winning in-house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
How to apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the advertisement is closed if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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