People Advisor
Royal Shakespeare Company Closing date: Sun, 04 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are looking for a People Advisor to deliver high-quality employee relations advice and case management across the RSC. Working as part of the People Experience team, and reporting to the People Advisory Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring people matters are handled fairly, consistently and in line with policy, employment law and our values.
This is an opportunity to support a developing People Advisory service at the heart of a complex and creative organisation. You will help managers address issues early and effectively, build confidence and capability, and contribute insight from casework, employee voice and operational experience to improve how we work.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with hybrid working of 3 days on site and 2 days remote. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although occasional evening and weekend working may be required to support operational needs.
Job Requirements
Experience in an HR advisory, employee relations or similar role, including managing a range of people issues and casework.
Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with the ability to apply this in a practical and proportionate way.
Experience supporting matters such as absence, performance, conduct, disciplinary, grievance, bullying, harassment and workplace conflict.
Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and manage a varied workload.
Professional judgement, attention to detail and the ability to recognise when to seek advice, escalate risk or involve specialist support.
A commitment to inclusion, fairness, continuous improvement and values-led people practice.
Job Responsibilities
Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters, providing practical, timely and legally compliant advice and support.
Support managers to handle people issues confidently and consistently, encouraging early resolution and proportionate decision-making.
Apply People policies and procedures fairly and consistently, providing clear guidance and contributing insight to policy development and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate case records and use themes from casework to support reporting, organisational learning and improved people practice.
Support engagement with trade unions, employee networks and representative groups, helping to ensure employee voice is heard and reflected in day-to-day practice.
Job Overview
- Job Title: People Advisor
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Human Resources
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 04 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: People Advisor
Job: People Advisor
Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company
Postcode: CV37 6BB
How to Apply
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected].
The deadline is 23:59 on 4 October.
First stage interviews will take place 14-16 October.
- Contact name: Rachel Lloyd
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a leading global theatre company that sparks local, national and international conversations that build connections, create opportunities and bring joy.
We passionately believe that great storytelling can change the world, and that theatre offers its own unique form of storytelling: it’s live and shared, and transforms a group of strangers into audiences who, together, experience a story come to life in front of their eyes.
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