Competitive salaries
Pension scheme
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People Advisor

Salary £36,527 to £40,585 per annum
Location Homeworking (Ability to work at our designated office in Coalville, Leicestershire and attend meetings at other emh offices across the East Midlands area)
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The vacancy

People Advisor

Based: Homeworking (Ability to work at our designated office in Coalville, Leicestershire and attend meetings at other emh offices across the East Midlands area)

Salary: £36,527 to £40,585 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (1 hour lunch each day)

 

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced People Advisor with a strong background in employee relations casework to join our team. In this role, you will ensure that all People activities at emh align with business needs and contribute to the successful delivery of our business plan and People Strategy.

 

You will take ownership of people matters across the colleague lifecycle—coaching managers, leveraging data insights and collaborating on projects that foster a culture of engagement, inclusivity, and a positive colleague experience.

 

A key focus of this role is providing expert guidance and hands-on support in managing employee relations cases and investigations, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution in line with policy and best practice. You will partner with the leadership team to address people challenges, promote leadership development, and ensure people practices support emh’s broader strategic goals.

 

We are looking for someone who can champion the consistent application of people policies and procedures, confidently manage employee relations casework, and influence decision-making through insightful reporting and analysis. You will also ensure the effective use of our People System, maintaining data integrity and compliance with GDPR.

 

What we are looking for:

•             Level 5 certificate in Human Resource Management - CIPD

•             Experience delivering a responsive and comprehensive HR/People service.

•             Skilled management of a range of employee relations casework and change initiatives.

•             Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that help build inclusive teams.

•             Strong ICT abilities, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.

 

This role is homeworking with a designated office of Memorial House Coalville, Leicestershire.

 

Benefits

 

Our generous package includes:

 

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Health cash plan – BHSF
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 39 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part time)
  • 2 colleague benefits portals
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Flexible working
  • A wide range of training, learning and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)

 

What Matters Framework

We’re looking for people who don’t just have the right skills, but who also share our values and how we work.

Our ‘What Matters Framework’ was developed in partnership with our residents. It reflects the behaviours our residents and colleagues value the most. This sets out our approach to how we communicate and engage with residents and others.

 

For further information about the role, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

 

Closing date:  Friday 25th September 2026

Interview date: Friday 2nd October 2026

 

How to apply

Please send an up- to-date CV detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification.

 

Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received, so recommend early application.

 

We ask all candidates to evidence their right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.

 

About us

emh is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care & support services in the East Midlands.

We have more than 20,000 properties in more than 40 local authority areas across the region, and we provide care and support to hundreds more customers.

Our mission is to provide housing and care to improve opportunities for people.

Our group includes:

  • emh Homes: providing affordable homes for rent and ownership across the region
  • emh Care & Support: providing care and support services to a wide range of customers, from people with disabilities to victims of domestic abuse
  • Midlands Rural Housing: a specialist rural housing services and expertise
  • emh Sharpes: Landscaping & Gardening

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