Senior HR Policy Advisor

The above full-time post is available immediately in the University’s Human Resources Division. (A part-time appointment may be considered.) This role is on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2025.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role
You will have responsibility for the leading of and contributing to HR projects with a specific emphasis in the University’s Fair Employment For All initiative (FEFA). You will work with HR colleagues and managers in Faculties and Professional Services to review and improve employment policies and procedures to achieve the University’s aims to increase our use of open-ended contracts of employment. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development, review and implementation of other HR policies and procedures to support the achievement of the University’s Strategy 2030 goals.

You
You will be an experienced HR professional, with the ability to develop effective relationships with stakeholders across the University at all levels, working collaboratively to negotiate successful outcomes. You will have a working understanding of employment law and good HR practice and good IT and communication skills.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information
For further information please contact Andrew Johnson, Assistant Director of HR at a.johnson@exeter.ac.uk or call 07827246219.

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