Invitise Ltd
London · Posted 20 Oct 2026 · 7 applicants
We're looking for an HR Advisor for a central government department based in London (hybrid) on an initial 6 months contract, paying up to £340 per day (Inside IR35).
This is a hybrid role with 1-2 days per week on site, typically a Tuesday anchor day, after an onsite induction.
The successful HR Advisor will support strategic people initiatives and day-to-day people operations within a complex government environment. You'll advise stakeholders across all grades up to SCS on HR policy and process, support workforce planning, and help streamline ways of working. You'll handle sensitive topics with sound judgement and clear, accurate advice.
You will need proven experience working with the following:
Previous Civil Service HR experience with a strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and workforce management
Working knowledge of government HR and L&D policies, systems and processes
Stakeholder engagement across grades and SCS, communicating complex and sensitive topics clearly
Supporting workforce planning, people operations or strategic people initiatives
Business change or people change projects, with a track record of streamlining processes
Excellent written communication and close attention to detail
You'll need to be a sole UK national, and to hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
An Associate CIPD qualification would be beneficial, along with experience producing workforce reporting and management information, and exposure to defence or wider public sector environments.
Interested?
Please apply below.
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Invitise is an ISO 9001 certified supplier to UK public sector frameworks, recruiting across technical and non-technical roles alongside our cyber security specialism.