The role of HR Advisor at the University of Bath is a varied and interesting one working with a range of stakeholders based in Faculties and Professional Services Departments.  You will work closely with the matrix team and HR Business Partners in order to deliver a timely and legally compliant service as well as working with our colleagues in Reward, Workforce Development, Culture and Inclusion and Safety, Health and Wellbeing.  

About the role

The aim of the role is to enable excellent people management practice and build the capability of individuals, teams and departments to meet the University’s and the department’s objectives. The role will support designated business areas, developing effective working relationships with key stakeholders, whilst working for and alongside HR Business Partners.

The HR Advisor will support the delivery of the HR Strategy and work in such a way that supports pace, innovation and customer service in HR service delivery.  

About you

• CIPD qualified or equivalent
• Effective knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice and its practical application appropriate to a generalist advisor role
• Proven experience of delivering outcome- and customer-focused HR advice and guidance
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Able to advise, support and coach managers to manage employee relations issues effectively.

Further information: 

This HR Advisor position is available on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 30/06/2026.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Carol Jess (cj793@bath.ac.uk), however, please submit your application via the University website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £30,805 to £37,174

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to join our busy and friendly HR team, where you'll play a key role in delivering our important in-house, routine recruitment service. Whether you're looking to build your HR career or take the next step in recruitment, we'll provide all the support and training you need to succeed, both now and in the future. 

Right now is a great time to join us whilst we're updating our recruitment strategy to make things simpler, faster, and better aligned with the University's goals.

About the role

This is a varied, fast-paced position, ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and working with a wide range of people.

You’ll support a portfolio of managers recruiting for roles across different departments, from Technicians to Lecturers to professional services. You’ll manage end-to-end recruitment activity—from initial vacancy set-up and advert preparation, to issuing contracts and coordinating onboarding communications.

The role involves providing first-line advice and support via email, phone, and MS Teams, including checking visa requirements, advertising options, interview logistics, contracts, and right-to-work checks. You’ll work with our Applicant Tracking System, Payroll system, and MS365 to ensure a smooth and efficient recruitment process.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
• The ability to work at pace with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confidence in supporting stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Experience working in a busy HR or recruitment team (in-house or agency) is desirable, as is experience writing content such as job adverts or web copy. However, we’re primarily looking for someone with the right attitude, skills, and willingness to learn.

What's it like working with us

Joining our friendly collaborative team you'll enjoy an engaging induction, supportive daily catch-ups and virtual interaction through MS Teams. Working at the University means you'll have access to excellent staff benefits and facilities on our campus as well as the opportunity to develop or start your career within HR. This role is full time (36.5 hours per week), however we're open to considering applications from those interested in a job share or flexible working. We work on a hybrid basis, where you can normally work from home up to four days per week.

 

Further information

This role is full time (36.5 hours per week),  fixed term with an expected end date of 16/08/2026 to cover an internal secondment. We're open to considering applications from those interested in a job share or flexible working. We work on a hybrid basis, where you can normally work from home up to four days per week.

For an informal discussion about the position please contact Kate Harper, Talent Acquisition Manager kwh33@bath.ac.uk (from 02 July), or Sarah Sutton (Head of Talent Acquisition) sjs95@bath.ac.uk, however, please submit your application via the University website. 

This position is full-time (36.5 hours) per week, but we're flexible and open to discussing job-sharing arrangements to ensure continuous full-time coverage. If you're interested in this role on a job-share basis, please indicate so on your application form. Additionally, feel free to discuss your preferences during the interview. We value flexibility and are open to exploring potential opportunities with you.

Interviews will take place week commencing 28 July. 

What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. 

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Find out more about our benefits; watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work and follow us on .

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £26,338 to £29,959

Your role primarily will focus on administering the process for hourly paid workers, updating the HR system ensuring appropriate information is provided to Payroll in a timely manner, and for administering staff references. 

Ideally you will: 

• Have a proven track record in administration, preferably gained within a fast-paced office environment and have an interest in HR administration; 
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, together with a positive, professional manner and the ability to deal tactfully and confidently with people at all levels; 
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work effectively and consistently meet deadlines.

What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Further information 

This is a part time role (fixed term until April 2026) working 18.25 hours per week. We can be flexible on how these hours are worked depending on your circumstances and preference e.g. you may wish to work a few hours per day spread across 3, 4 or 5 days per week 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jacqui Gendle, HR Operations Manager hroperationsmanager@bath.ac.uk or Ilhem Aliri, HR Operations Administrator Team Leader ia729@bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

Closing Date: 09 Jul 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £24,344 to £25,733 pro rata per annum