Human Resources Adviser

United Colleges Group is a £60m turnover, group of Further Education Colleges with ambition. With a thriving student population, a strong and growing business portfolio and a stunning £102m campus, we are poised to become the first-choice Colleges in the capital for students and staff and to have a national profile. Located in the heart of London, the Group provides a wide range of qualifications at Further and Higher Education levels in a highly inclusive environment. The group consists of City of Westminster College, and the College of North West London, both graded “Good” by Ofsted and leading in their fields.   

It is an exciting time to the join the organisation, as we are seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and hands-on generalist with robust ER and operational experience, as well as strong influencing and negotiation skills to join our team.      

As HR Adviser you will have responsibility for your own client group, providing necessary support to the managers and staff in your designated areas. As an experienced generalist, you will be expected to advise managers on the application of HR policies and manage HR processes relating to recruitment, capability, discipline, grievance, sickness absence and job evaluation, as well as undertake relevant payroll processes. You will also be expected to contribute to the development of College policies and strategies and take a lead role on projects, as well as support other members of the HR team.  

Experience in the Further Education sector would be a distinct advantage.  A degree and post-graduate CIPD qualification; equivalent experience particularly in employee relations; high professional standards and a thorough understanding of diverse and complex HR matters; a creative approach to problem solving; strong communication skills and the ability to work in a unionised and changing environment.    

Ref: HRAD17  

In return, the College can offer generous annual leave, a contributory final salary pension scheme, access to our state-of-the-art gym, an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, childcare voucher scheme, free sight tests, enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes and many other benefits.  

For more information on the role, please contact Arlene Brathwaite-Pile (HR Manager) on a.brathwaite-pile@cwc.ac.uk or telephone number 0207 258 7256.  If you’re ready to join a College that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our vacancies section on our College website: www.cwc.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can e-mail us on recruitment@cwc.ac.uk for an information pack and application form, quoting the job reference above.  

Your completed application must reach us by 12noon, Friday 27th October 2017.