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HR Consultant

Blackburn with Darwen Council
Blackburn With Darwen Full-time
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Job descriptionTerms and Conditions: 37 hours per week, Permanent

Department: Chief Executives

Shortlisting Date: w/c 8 June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Consultant/Advisor to join our busy and dedicated team providing HR support and advice to Managers. As a minimum Level 5 CIPD qualified member, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced people professional to join our team.

We also work very closely alongside a number of schools in the Borough providing employment advice to Headteachers and Governing Bodies.

With LGR on the horizon this is a great time to get into Local Government within Lancashire and be a key part of what Lancashire will look and feel like in the future.

The role of a HR Consultant involves supporting managers in absence management, performance management and complex discipline and grievance cases. It is very important that you have up to date knowledge of employment legislation and are confident in advising, with an ability to challenge and influence in a polite and professional way if you do not feel policy and the correct procedures are being adhered to.

It is essential that you are well organised as you will be required to arrange both informal and formal meetings and hearings. You will be experienced in using Microsoft Office packages including Teams.

In return for you having the above qualities and skills, as detailed in the attached role profile, we offer hybrid working and a Flexi\-Time Policy. Our office base is the Town Hall, Blackburn. This is a challenging and rewarding role with no two days the same!

Due to the nature of the role a Full UK Driving License and access to your own vehicle is essential.

For an informal chat please contact Kimberley Derbyshire or Gillian Shaw via email: kimberley.derbyshire@blackburn.gov.uk or gillian.shaw@blackburn.gov.uk

This role may close early should sufficient applicants be received.


Job details
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Job reference
REQ05033
Date posted
19/05/2026
Application closing date
07/06/2026
Location
Blackburn with Darwen
Salary
Grade G, SCP 24\-29, £35,412 \- £39,862 per annum
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Council

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