Senior HR Advisor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£39,959 – £48,117 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 1.0× the going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and DEVON ENERGY PARTNERSHIP LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The HR Advisory Team are looking to appoint a Senior HR Advisor to become part of the Team. This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your professional knowledge and behaviour within a Restorative, Just and Learning organisation.
You will have experience of supporting highly complex and sensitive HR situations and be able to demonstrate meaningful restoration through compassionate leadership. You will be passionate about making a difference to peoples' working lives. In return you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow as a HR professional within a Just Culture where learning is at the heart of our practice.
The is an agile and flexible role which will include home working and working across Trust sites as and when needed.
Interviews will be held in person.
Main duties of the job
To be a member of the HR Advisory Team within the wider Workforce and Organisational Development team. To provide generalist and specialist Human Resources advice and guidance to Trust managers and staff regarding Trust Human Resources policies, procedures and employment legislation.
To support the operational Human Resources Team in the design & implementation of specific Human Resources policies and procedures and the delivery of specific projects within the Human Resources function in line with the Human Resources strategy.
To support the role of the Human Resources Operations Manager, People Services Manager, Strategic Workforce Business Partners, Deputy Director of Workforce and the operational Human Resources team in the delivery of the operational Human Resources service across the Trust.
To work with Staff Side colleagues in achieving the delivery of the above.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Grad CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) qualified or equivalent level of specialist human resources knowledge or significant operational HR experience to this level
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with managers at a senior level
- Experience of managing or supporting organisational change
- Experience of working and negotiating with staff side representatives
- Experience in managing a busy and diverse workload and ability to prioritise
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience within the NHS or Public Sector Employer
- Knowledge of the Electronic Staff Record
Communication and Working Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills in order to understand and explain highly complex information to managers, staff and clients.
- Ability to communicate with partner organisations
- Ability to deal with personal and confidential issues
About the employer
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with DEVON ENERGY PARTNERSHIP LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Offer £39,959–48,117
- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£28,912–42,432), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. DEVON ENERGY PARTNERSHIP LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.