Assistant HR Advisor - Attendance Management - B4

CompanyNHS Ayrshire & Arran

LocationGreater London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 42,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are creating a brand-new team within the Human Resources Support and Advice Unit (HRSAU), dedicated to a new way of managing attendance across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping how we support managers and staff to deliver consistent, fair and person-centred attendance processes. As an Assistant HR Advisor – Attendance Management, you’ll provide high-quality, responsive and professional advice to managers, helping them navigate all aspects of the NHS Scotland Attendance Policy. You will guide and coach managers through formal stages, support decision-making, attend review meetings, manage absence-related focus groups, and help ensure our attendance approach is efficient, compassionate, and aligned with the values of the NHS.

You’ll have direct input on how the approach develops, helping to shape how we best support managers and staff in every sector and from all levels of the board. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys relationship-building, problem-solving and delivering a service that makes a meaningful difference to staff wellbeing and patient care. You’ll join a supportive team with the opportunity to develop your expertise within one of the UK’s largest and most complex health systems. With a headcount of over 42,000, and an annual budget of over £4.5billion, there’s no better place to grow your career.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

How you’ll work

These posts are agile, requiring flexibility to work across a range of NHSGGC locations as needs arise, covering a large geographical area. You will be empowered to manage your diary day-to-day, though regular travel will be required. We welcome candidates who can meet this need using any suitable and reliable mode of transport. We work flexibly, allowing a great work-life balance while providing timely support to managers and staff. The HR team have an excellent base in Gartnavel, and we'll support you to work from home or any other NHSGGC location.

Why this role?

This is a rare chance to join a newly established attendance team and contribute to a refreshed, modern, and people‑centred approach to managing attendance. You’ll build deep expertise, influence positive outcomes for staff and services, and be part of a collaborative HR community committed to continual improvement and supporting high‑quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Assist and advise managers in reducing and maintaining acceptable absence levels in accordance with the NHS Scotland Workforce Attendance policy. Support managers by providing advice and guidance, attendance at formal review meetings, conduct hearings and reviewing management statements of case. Attend and participate in Occupational Health case conferences as required.

Advise on and where appropriate support informal resolutions to employee relations matters including conduct, grievance, bullying and harassment, capability and performance issues.

Support managers to investigate non-complex matters in connection with conduct and grievance procedures. This includes participation in investigations, assisting with and reviewing management statements of case and attending hearings in support of the manager.

Supporting the manager in the lead up to ill health retirements with submission of forms and liaising with payroll; referring to Human Resources Advisor for guidance where necessary.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

CIPD membership with a Certificate in People Practice, or strong practical HR experience gained in a large or complex organisation.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with a commitment to delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focussed service.
A solid understanding of employment legislation and HR policies, with the ability to advise and coach managers in attendance‑related decisions.

Strong organisational and time‑management skills, particularly in managing a large, varied, complex, and fast‑moving caseload.

Good IT capability, including MS Office and HR information systems, with confidence in using data to support clear, evidence‑based advice.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

A minimum of 27 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
Enhanced pay for working public holidays
NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Gordon White, Head of HRSAU, gordon.white4@nhs.scot

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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