HR Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed HR Advisor to join our small HR Advisory team, providing high quality HR advice across all Council services. If you thrive in a busy and varied environment, this role could be an excellent fit for you.

We are seeking an HR Advisor with approximately three years’ experience managing a full range of complex employee relations casework and the ability to effectively manage a diverse workload. As part of a small team, you will play a key role in delivering a professional and efficient HR advisory service to managers and employees across the Council.

Subject to business needs, the role will also provide opportunities to contribute to policy development and project work.

The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of employment law, HR policy and best practice. Excellent communication and prioritisation skills are essential, along with the ability to quickly build credibility and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the allocated service areas.

The role offers a combination of remote working from home and attendance at the Town Hall or other Council buildings when required.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Total Reward Booklet:

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/media/17398/total-reward-booklet.pdf

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and supporting information.

For a further informal discussion, please contact Zoe Strike, Senior HR Advisor on 01325 405591 (before 3rd August) or Jane Medd, Senior HR Advisor on 01325 405476 (after 3rd August).

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 24th August 2026 at Darlington Town Hall.

General Information for Applicants:

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions , please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.

https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/contactus

All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.