Overview

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Senior People Support Advisor

role at

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Grade B

- £39,784 (National) or £45,456 (London – for London office based or homebased workers within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £581 per annum for those working from home.Contracted Hours:

Full time 37 hours per week. We may consider compressed hoursContract Type:

x1 Permanent and x1 12 Month Fixed Term or Secondment OpportunityLocation:

Home or office based, flexible location (or London office). Hybrid working (working 2 days a week from home). CQC’s offices are in London, Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham and BristolClosing date:

Thursday 4 September 2025 at 11.59pmProvisional Interview Dates:

Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September via MS Teams

Note:

Protentional Interview Dates and other scheduling may be subject to change.

About the role

Make a difference. Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. In

People and Culture

that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose, you’ll help shape how we support our people, ensuring our HR services are fair, effective, and aligned with our values. As a

Senior People Support Advisor , you’ll help shape how we support our people and ensure HR services meet business needs.

At CQC as a

Senior People Support Advisor

in the

People and Culture

team, you might get the chance to:

Lead on organisation change projects, balancing business-as-usual with strategic transformation.Drive recruitment and redeployment activities that ensure value for money and the right outcomes for CQC.

The roleLead HR support:

Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and directors, ensuring HR services meet business needs and align with policy and best practice.Manage and develop teams:

Line manage People Support Advisors, supporting their development and ensuring high-quality service delivery.Oversee casework and change:

Manage complex HR cases and support organisational change initiatives, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.

Show UsWe’ll be looking for the following skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

Experience delivering HR advice:

You’ve worked in an HR advisory role, supporting managers with people-related issues and applying HR policies confidently.Knowledge of HR operations:

You understand key HR areas like resourcing, reward, and organisational development, and can apply this knowledge to real-world challenges.Ability to manage risk and influence:

You’ve assessed HR risks and influenced decisions through clear communication and evidence-based recommendations.

Join us at CQC and grow your career in an organisation that values learning, collaboration, and meaning.

Compliance and candidatesNote For Internal Candidates:

As one of these roles is a secondment/fixed term opportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section on secondments. You must discuss your application with your line manager before applying. To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next stepsIf you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description. If you’d like an informal chat about the role contact – Joanne Claxton, People Support Manager (Advice and Guidance); email Joanne.claxton@cqc.org.uk. For general enquiries, please email recruitment@cqc.org.uk.

BenefitsAnnual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).Training and development opportunities.Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Equity and inclusionWe promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers. See our EDandI page for more about this.

We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer. If you use AI or Chatbots to help with your application, ensure your responses reflect your skills and experience.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Other | Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

London, England, United Kingdom 7 hours ago

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