HR Advisor
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Permanent
Full time (37 hours per week)
“You know what? You’d love it here.”
That’s what I said to a friend the other day when they asked what it’s like working in HR at bpha. And I meant it. We’re growing, we’ve got big plans, and right now we’re looking for someone to join our brilliant People team as an HR Advisor.
It’s a full-time, permanent role, and we work in a hybrid way—with the expectation that we’re in the Bedford office at least two days a week. It’s a great balance: enough time together to collaborate, share ideas, and stay connected, while still having the flexibility to work from home when it makes sense.
What’s the team like?
Honestly? Supportive, collaborative, and full of energy. We’ve got each other’s backs, and we’re always sharing knowledge and ideas. You’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about doing great work and helping each other grow.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be the go-to for all things people-related—supporting managers and colleagues with a positive, pragmatic approach. There’s plenty of variety, from ER casework to getting stuck into wider HR projects and initiatives. If you like rolling up your sleeves and making a difference, you’ll fit right in.
What kind of person are we looking for?
Someone who’s confident with ER case management, can juggle priorities, and keeps things moving with a solutions-focused mindset. Communication is key—whether it’s a quick Teams chat or a detailed email, we value clarity and empathy. You’ll also need to be CIPD Level 3 qualified and comfortable working independently, knowing your team is right there when you need them.
And the perks?
Oh, there are plenty:
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28 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
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Generous pension scheme
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Private healthcare
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Life assurance
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Wellbeing tools (including a digital gym!)
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Learning and development opportunities
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Retail and gym discounts
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Hybrid working
A quick note:
If you’re reading this and thinking, “I’m not sure I tick every box,” please don’t let that stop you. We’d still love to hear from you. Sometimes the best people don’t fit the job spec perfectly—but they bring something even better.
Sound good?
Then let’s chat. But don’t wait too long, we might close early if we find the right person.
INDHIGH
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.
We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.
We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.
All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.
We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.
Our vision and values
To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.
We are ambitious
We are better together
We show empathy
We take responsibility
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren’t simply little extras added on at the end, they’re fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.
That’s why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.
- Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Competitive pay
- Life assurance cover
- Private healthcare
- Mental Health First Aid
- Counselling service
- Eye tests
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free annual flu jabs
- Wellbeing activities and events
- Free fruit and refreshments
- Long service award
- Annual staff recognition awards
- Discretionary reward scheme
- Annual volunteering day
- Social events, clubs and activities
- Breakout areas
- Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
- Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
- Workshops and training sessions for new skills
- A fresh and modern eLearning platform
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