HR Consultant X 2

About the role

 

There are two levels of HR Consultant available for each role (BG10 and BG12). Candidates should refer to the attached paperwork to determine which level they are applying for.

 

We’re looking for experienced HR professionals to help strengthen the way we support, engage and manage our workforce. We have two HR Consultant opportunities, each with a specialist focus. One on Job Evaluation and one on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) alongside a shared commitment to high‑quality HR advice and policy development.

 

As HR Consultants, you’ll play an important role in shaping clear and consistent people policies, advising on a wide range of employment issues, and helping ensure colleagues have a positive and supportive experience at work.

 

Working closely with managers, HR colleagues and colleague networks, you’ll review and improve policies, provide guidance on sensitive or complex matters, and support organisational projects that influence culture and working practices. The roles require individuals who can balance practical problem‑solving with good judgement, clear communication and a collaborative approach.

 

A key part of the roles involves ensuring our employment practices remain fair, accessible and aligned with legislation and good practice. You’ll use insight, feedback and workforce information to support decision‑making, contribute to assessments such as Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs), and help identify where improvements or updates are needed.

 

Core responsibilities (both roles)

 

• Review and develop HR policies to ensure clarity, fairness and compliance with employment legislation.
• Provide guidance on complex HR casework, including conduct, performance and attendance.
• Support organisational projects requiring HR or policy expertise, particularly those shaping workforce culture.
• Act as a key HR link with managers and colleagues to promote consistent and fair people practices.
• Contribute to learning resources and training that enhance people‑management capability.

 

Role focus: Job Evaluation

 

• Lead and support job evaluation activity, ensuring roles are assessed fairly and consistently.
• Advise managers on role design, grading outcomes and job evaluation processes.
• Support the maintenance and development of job evaluation frameworks and documentation.
• Use role and workforce data to inform pay, grading and organisational decisions.

 

Role focus: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

 

• Provide workforce insights to inform Equality Impact Assessments (EqIAs) on HR policy and employment matters.
• Support the development and review of policies to embed fairness, accessibility and inclusion.
• Act as a key HR link for colleague networks, strengthening engagement and colleague voice.
• Use feedback and data to identify EDI risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.

 

About you:

 

You will have solid HR experience, including policy development and/or casework, alongside either job evaluation experience or strong EDI knowledge (or both), and a good understanding of employment law and good HR practice. You’ll be able to analyse information and present clear, evidence‑based insights, handle sensitive discussions with professionalism and balance, and bring a collaborative style with a commitment to a fair, supportive workplace culture.

How to apply?

 

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

 

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.

 

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

 

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Disabled Candidates,  Black and racially minoritised candidates and LGBTQ+ Candidates,  who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

 
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