HR Advisor

Salary: £31,518 – £34,790 per annum pro rata, depending on experience

Hours: 21 hours per week

Location: Milton Keynes

Closing Date: 03 December 2025

About the role

At Willen Hospice, we are proud to deliver compassionate, high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to our community. Our incredible income generation teams raise the funds to make this possible – and we're here to support them just as wholeheartedly.

We are now seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor in a newly created role to join our dedicated People Services team.

As HR Advisor to our income generation teams, you will play a key role in providing expert guidance and hands-on support to managers, employees and volunteers. Based on site at the Hospice in Milton Keynes, this is an exciting time to join us, as we grow our retail portfolio and support our fundraisers to secure vital funds for The Hospice.

Working closely with the HR Business Partner, you will be involved in a wide range of HR activities, helping to support income growth and shape a workplace culture that that truly reflects our values and strategic goals.

What you'll do:

Support our amazing staff and volunteers across the employee lifecycle

Advise and support managers and employees on policies, procedures and best practices

Lead or support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and attendance management

Build excellent relationships with colleagues, including those who work off-site in our shops and warehouse

Support the successful opening of new shops and other new income generation projects

Help us shape a positive, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture

Contribute to the development and implementation of People initiatives to enhance employee engagement and wellbeing

What you'll need:

Excellent time management skills are necessary for this role, as is the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels. You will be self-motivated, confident to work autonomously and resilient to respond positively to the rapidly changing demands of charity fundraising teams. Ideally CIPD qualified with a minimum of 3 years relevant, demonstrable experience. Experience working within retail or the charity sector would be advantageous.

You will work from our People Services office at the Hospice, but as you will regularly be visiting our shops and warehouse, you will be a confident driver with access to your own vehicle.

Who we are:

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient's needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.

Interview dates: 12 & 15 December 2025

In return for your skills you can expect

Why join us?

A role with purpose – be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and employee wellbeing.

Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.

Great benefits package – including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.

Perks and extras – free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of Willen Hospice