People Advisor

Job Title: People Advisor

Salary: £35,523 - £42,000 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract: Permanent

Location: Mariner House, Dartford/Agile

Interviews to take place on Tuesday 21st April

· Are you confident in handling employee relations cases and supporting managers to get the best from their teams?

· Do you enjoy giving practical advice that helps colleagues grow and deliver great services for customers?

· Are you passionate about creating a fair, consistent and high-performing workplace that prioritises colleague wellbeing?

At Moat, our purpose is to provide safe and affordable homes that make a real and lasting difference, supporting wellbeing, opening opportunities and helping our, customers and communities to thrive. By developing and empowering our colleagues, you’ll play a key role in enabling great customer outcomes.

We’re looking for a People Advisor to strengthen how we support our people and managers across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with managers to provide clear, practical advice on a wide range of people matters building confidence, capability and positive working practices that help colleagues thrive. You’ll guide managers through employee relations cases such as absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance, ensuring they handle situations fairly, consistently and in line with policy, employment legislation and best practice.

You’ll take a proactive approach to colleague wellbeing, offering guidance that helps managers respond appropriately. You’ll also build manager capability by coaching and delivering training that supports inclusive, effective leadership. Using data and insight, you’ll identify trends, highlight risks and recommend improvements that enhance colleague experience and organisational performance.

As part of a collaborative People Services team, you’ll help foster a positive, high‑performing culture that supports colleague wellbeing and great customer outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

A proactive and knowledgeable HR professional with strong employee relations experience and the confidence to advise, guide and challenge where needed.

What you’ll bring:

· Proven experience managing employee relations cases from end to end

· Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice

· Experience delivering training and supporting managers and colleagues

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· A keen eye for detail with the ability to manage competing priorities

· Confidence using people data to identify trends and drive improvements

What you’ll need:

· CIPD Level 5 qualification (or proven HR generalist experience)

· At least two years’ experience in employee relations, including change and performance management

· Good MS Office skills

· Experience using HR systems (HRIS)

Find out more

Read the full job description and entry requirements for more information by following this link: people-services-advisor.pdf

About us:

Moat is a housing association in the South East of England, owning and managing over 20,000 homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex. We're more than just a housing provider; we're a community focused organisation dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve.

As one of the Homes England delivery partners, we develop around 600 new homes every year. Our team of over 450 passionate professionals are committed to providing high quality, affordable homes, and excellent services to our customers.

Our values:

Own it: We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our promises.

Better together: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve greater outcomes.

Lead by example: We set high standards and inspire others through our commitment to excellence.

Be the change: We embrace innovation and proactively address challenges.

Why join Moat?

As an experienced professional, you'll have the opportunity to:

· Make a real impact in our communities.

· Work with a supportive and passionate team.

· Enjoy a competitive salary and generous leave.

· Benefit from personal and professional development opportunities.

· Work in a hybrid way that allows you to work from our spacious Dartford office two – three days a week while also giving you the flexibility to work from home or another location that suits your needs.

Our commitment to creating a positive work environment has earned us recognition as one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025.

For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com)

How to apply:

If you're excited about a new challenge and want to help us at Moat, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website to fill out the online application form by 11pm on Sunday 12 April 2026. If we’d like to invite you for an interview, we’ll reach out via email.

It’s really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.

Join us at Moat and be part of a team that is shaping the future of housing and communities in the South East!

If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email peopleservices@moat.co.uk