Adviser

About The Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Nina Adams, Head of People Partnering & Advisory at  Are you driven by supporting people and enabling great leadership?

We’re looking for a proactive People Adviser to provide high quality guidance across a wide range of people matters. In this role, you’ll help managers and leaders navigate sensitive and complex cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, sickness, and performance issues, making a real difference to both individuals and the wider organisation.

You’ll join a collaborative, energetic People Team, working closely with colleagues to deliver an exceptional service that supports our strategic and operational goals.

As a key member of the Partnering and Advisory Team, you’ll offer expert advice, ensure compliance with policies and processes, champion equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and help foster a supportive, inclusive culture that reflects our University values.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast paced, evolving environment, we’d love to hear from you—apply now.

You’ll bring confidence and professionalism to handling complex queries and cases, supported by strong employment law knowledge and the ability to communicate clearly, sensitively and with impact. You’ll be CIPD qualified (or actively working towards it) and eager to keep growing your expertise.

A natural collaborator, you’ll build trusted relationships with managers, colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation. Your ability to listen, influence and work effectively across teams will help you deliver high quality, consistent support that truly adds value.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

People Team

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK
. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent
.

Find out more about us at

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Thursday 29th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV Should Include

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your Cover Letter Should Explain

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

• Interview Date: 11th February 2026
• Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal () will be considered.

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

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