People Strategy Advisor

Date posted : 2026-10-21

Vacancy Details

Job Type : Hybrid
Salary : £340.00 Umbrella / £250.50 PAYE per day
Employer : AMS

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To apply, please liaise directly with the contact person below.

Contact Name : Mandeep Dhillon
Email : mandeepdhillon@we-thrive.co.uk

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Job Description

The People Strategy Advisor will support the development and delivery of strategic people initiatives, workforce planning and HR operations within a complex Civil Service environment. The role requires a strong understanding of Civil Service HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices, alongside the ability to provide professional, evidence-based advice and support to stakeholders across all grades, including the Senior Civil Service (SCS).
The successful candidate will contribute to improving people processes, supporting organisational and workforce change, and ensuring that people-related activities are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with relevant government HR policies and procedures.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to strategic people priorities, build effective stakeholder relationships and support informed decision-making across the organisation.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Active SC clearance with no restrictions
• Sole UK National
• Short notice period
• Experience from a previous CS HR role with an understanding of HR policies and process and/or strategic planning.
• Ability to communicate complex and often sensitive topics to Stakeholders across grades and SCS
• Sound judgement, evidence, and knowledge to arrive at accurate, expert, and professional decisions and advice – a strong problem-solver.
• Working Knowledge of government HR and L&D policies and systems and processes
• Excellent Written Skills and close attention to detail – communicating in a straightforward, honest, and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact.
• Track record of streamlining processes and making efficiencies
• Experience of business change and or people change projects 
• Highly organised adaptable and willing to work flexibly as required.

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Associate CIPD Qualification
• Understanding of Defence / MOD is nice to have
• Experience working within complex government, defence, or public sector environments.
• Experience producing workforce reporting and management information to support strategic decision-making.)

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