HR Policy Consultant

Overview

Policy Consultant in the Human Resources Division at the University of Cambridge on a 12‑month contract, hybrid with at least two days in office weekly. Salary range: £42,254 – £56,535.

This role supports development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures across the organisation. The successful candidate will deliver best‑practice people policies, support organisational change initiatives, and build relationships with stakeholders and trade unions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review HR policies and procedures relevant to a public sector environment.
• Provide guidance on employment law, HR policy, and employee relations matters.
• Support consultation and negotiation activity with recognised trade unions and stakeholders.
• Assist with organisational and cultural change initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations and web content to a high standard.
• Analyse and manipulate qualitative and quantitative data to support decision making.
• Use Microsoft Office and project‑management tools effectively.
• Support governance and committee processes where required.
• Handle sensitive, confidential and complex matters with professionalism and discretion.

About You

• Experience drafting HR policies within a complex or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR policy and procedures.
• Experience working in a unionised environment with consultation and negotiation exposure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse and present data effectively using Excel and other IT systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Diplomatic and customer‑focused approach with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: Experience within the Higher Education sector.
• Desirable: Familiarity with governance and committee structures.
• Desirable: Experience using project‑management tools such as MS Project or Planner.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Development and learning opportunities.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive recruitment process.

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