Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

About Us

We are a small, friendly HROD team, working together to deliver an effective and efficient service to our customers across the breadth of HROD operations, in line with the University’s People and Culture Strategy.

HROD colleagues work collaboratively and proactively with each other so that the collective service offer is recognised as being empowering, innovative and value for money; known for delivery, efficiency and instrumental in the achievement of University objectives.

We are looking for an experienced HROD Advisor to join our HROD team, a small team of colleagues who work together in ensuring the provision of a professional and expert HR advice service to the University. You would work in partnership with customers and other stakeholders to understand their current and future business challenges, goals and people requirements, and to deliver effective, innovative and pragmatic solutions to these requirements. We are looking for someone, in conjunction with the HROD team, to provide professional advice, guidance, coaching and support in the application of the University’s HROD policies and procedures.

About You

You will have proven successful experience of working in a HR service, providing professional, impactful expert advice and support to managers. You will have significant experience of complex case management relating to all employee relations matters, including health, conduct and capability and grievance and dignity at work.

Your strong interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills will enable you to engage with staff at all levels. In addition, your ability to initiate and implement change will support you in delivering the best possible customer experience. You will have achieved a Level 5 CIPD qualification.

Further Information

Flexible, hybrid working is available with some presence on our beautiful city centre York campus as determined by business need.

For informal enquiries please contact Craig Donachie HROD Partner c.donachie@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the selection process will include a panel interview on Tuesday, 15th April 2025.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.

If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.

Our Benefits Package

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further Information About Life At YSJ

Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Read more about our culture, inclusive community, working arrangements and benefits for York St John employees

Read the latest news, views and stories from our staff and students.

Read more about our commitment to managing and reducing our environmental impact and to promoting sustainable development wherever we can.