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General information

Posting ID
PSR1JP00103869
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Government Legal Department
Contract duration
6 month
Location
London
Workplace Type
Remote

Description & Requirements

On behalf of Government Legal Department (GLD) we are looking for a HR Advisor (INSIDE IR35) for an initial 6-month contract based remote (ad hoc) in either London, Leeds, Salford, Bristol or Croydon. 

 

Role:

 

To support a key people development programme within the Government Legal Department. This role will focus on managing career development initiatives for legal professionals, improving HR processes, and ensuring the effective administration of development and deployment programmes.

 

As a HR Advisor, your main responsibilities will be to: 

 

  • Manage the newly qualified lawyer development programme, ensuring smooth delivery and effective stakeholder engagement. 
  • Coordinate and manage development move processes for Grade 6 and Grade 7 legal professionals. 
  • Develop and maintain accurate workforce and programme data, ensuring a single source of truth for reporting and decision-making. 
  • Review, streamline and improve existing HR and development processes to drive efficiencies and enhance user experience. 
  • Design and implement consistent feedback mechanisms for development programmes and incorporate insights into continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • Build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders and provide expert advice and support throughout the employee development lifecycle. 
  • Analyse data and trends to produce evidence-based recommendations, reports and presentations. 
  • Identify and manage risks associated with programme delivery and process changes. 
  • Support planning activities, coordinate multiple priorities, and ensure delivery against demanding deadlines. 
  • Produce clear, concise communications, briefings and updates for a range of audiences.

 

 

Essential: 

 

  • Previous experience in an HR operational space.  
  • Demonstrable experience managing and improving business or HR processes. 
  • Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders. 
  • High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and data. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Copilot.

 

 

Desirable: 

 

  • CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR qualification. 
  • Experience supporting career development, talent management, succession planning, or workforce development programmes. 

 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

 

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, GLD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

Armed Forces Covenant

 

GLD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

 In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

 

 

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