Penrose Health

HR Advisor

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

£32,000 £36,000 | Hybrid London Bridge / Deptford / South East London branches

At Penrose Health, were building something special - a modern, compassionate organisation delivering high-quality primary care to more than 80,000 patients across South East London.

Were growing fast, strengthening our teams, and improving how care is delivered every day. Its an environment where great ideas matter, collaboration is valued, and you can see the impact of your work in real time.

You dont need a healthcare background - what matters most is your attitude, initiative, and sound commercial HR experience.

Penrose Health is a healthcare company providing GP services across South East London. Were passionate about making a real difference - combining high standards of clinical care with a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement. Every role here, whether clinical or corporate, plays a part in helping patients get the care they deserve.

Were now looking for a proactive and organised HR Advisor to join our small, growing People & Performance team.

Youll play a key role in keeping our HR operations running smoothly - managing the admin that keeps things moving, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting managers with clear, practical advice. Youll also help us build better processes and systems as we grow.

This is a great opportunity for someone with CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) whos ready to broaden their HR experience, take ownership of their work, and be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference.

We are unfortunately unable to sponsor anyone for this role, so you will need to have right to work in the UK in order to apply for this role.

Main duties of the job

Youll be doing things like:

  • Managing HR administration and records across the employee lifecycle.
  • Supporting positive employee relations by helping resolve daytoday issues, guiding managers through informal conversations and lowlevel disciplinaries.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries and providing sound, policy-based advice.
  • Supporting payroll changes, onboarding, offboarding and benefits administration.
  • Maintaining accurate data in BambooHR and improving how we use our systems.
  • Producing simple HR reports and helping identify smarter, more efficient ways of working.
  • Building strong relationships across sites as a visible and approachable face of HR.

About us

Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.

We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.

We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.

We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.

Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 to £36,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

465517

Job locations

9 Holyrood Street

London

London

SE1 2EL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Youll thrive here if you:

  • Have experience in HR Coordination and are ready for more responsibility.
  • Have experience with Employee Relations
  • Enjoy working independently and finding better ways to do things.
  • Are detail-focused, organised, and confident using HR systems.
  • Bring a positive, energetic, friendly approach to your work.
  • Are approachable, professional, and comfortable working with people at all levels.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Youll thrive here if you:

  • Have experience in HR Coordination and are ready for more responsibility.
  • Have experience with Employee Relations
  • Enjoy working independently and finding better ways to do things.
  • Are detail-focused, organised, and confident using HR systems.
  • Bring a positive, energetic, friendly approach to your work.
  • Are approachable, professional, and comfortable working with people at all levels.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of core HR processes and employment law fundamentals.

Desirable

  • Awareness of HR practices in healthcare or other regulated, multi-site environments.

Qualifications

Essential

  • CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience at that level.

Desirable

  • Working towards CIPD Level 5.

Behaviours

Essential

  • Approachable, professional and discreet; proactive in finding better ways to do things; self-motivated and reliable; comfortable working independently; committed to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Desirable

  • Curious and tech-minded, with an interest in automation or HR systems improvement.

Skills

Essential

  • Strong organisation and time management skills; excellent attention to detail; confident using HR systems (ideally BambooHR) and Microsoft 365; clear and professional written and verbal communication.

Desirable

  • Ability to use data and reporting to inform decisions; familiarity with HR metrics and dashboards.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of core HR processes and employment law fundamentals.

Desirable

  • Awareness of HR practices in healthcare or other regulated, multi-site environments.

Qualifications

Essential

  • CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience at that level.

Desirable

  • Working towards CIPD Level 5.

Behaviours

Essential

  • Approachable, professional and discreet; proactive in finding better ways to do things; self-motivated and reliable; comfortable working independently; committed to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Desirable

  • Curious and tech-minded, with an interest in automation or HR systems improvement.

Skills

Essential

  • Strong organisation and time management skills; excellent attention to detail; confident using HR systems (ideally BambooHR) and Microsoft 365; clear and professional written and verbal communication.

Desirable

  • Ability to use data and reporting to inform decisions; familiarity with HR metrics and dashboards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Penrose Health

Address

9 Holyrood Street

London

London

SE1 2EL


Employer's website

https://www.penrosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Penrose Health

Address

9 Holyrood Street

London

London

SE1 2EL


Employer's website

https://www.penrosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Adam Breen

adam.breen2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 to £36,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

465517

Job locations

9 Holyrood Street

London

London

SE1 2EL


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