Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

HR Advisor

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership are looking to recruit an HR Advisor on a fixed term contract.

Your role will be to provide the Division with responsive advice on any issues which have Human Resources implications. These will include organisational change and employee relations.

Please note that the interview process will consist of two parts: a case study and a face-to-face interview.

Main duties of the job

Suitable for someone who has the capability and drive to provide sound HR advice to a Division recognising the challenges they face. You will work with the HR Business Partner to ensure the Division is operating lawfully and respecting the values of our organisation in managing their workforce to ensure the provision of high quality services.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.

Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that this role is office-based, and the successful candidate will be required to be on site.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-7859245-CORP

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

18 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level or equivalent relevant experience
CIPD qualified or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience working in HR generalist role, exposure to ER casework
Demonstrates knowledge of current employment law and forthcoming legislation
Experience of interpreting and advising on complex terms and conditions, policies and procedures
Evidence of being competent in MS Office packages

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of medical staffing
Evidence of knowing about NHS terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level or equivalent relevant experience
CIPD qualified or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience working in HR generalist role, exposure to ER casework
Demonstrates knowledge of current employment law and forthcoming legislation
Experience of interpreting and advising on complex terms and conditions, policies and procedures
Evidence of being competent in MS Office packages

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of medical staffing
Evidence of knowing about NHS terms and conditions

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.