HR Employee Relations Advisor

489660 HR Employee Relations Advisor

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd November 2026

📍 Location: Southampton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £32,027 – Plus a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a HR Employee Relations Advisor to join its Corporate Services Directorate. This team plays a vital role in enabling the MCA’s mission by delivering an effective employee relations service, including attendance management, performance management, providing management advice and reporting. The team is committed to continuous improvement, proactive case management and upholding high standards of governance and policy compliance.

As a HR Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the MCA’s employee relations function, providing guidance on a range of people matters including performance, attendance, and conduct. You’ll work closely with managers, contribute to continuous improvement and help deliver training and policy updates, ensuring a consistent and high-quality HR service across the agency.

Top Responsibilities

Support and advise on employee relations cases including probation, performance, and attendance matters.
Deliver early interventions to resolve issues informally where appropriate.
Provide guidance to Coastguard teams on managing people processes.
Monitor and analyse employee relations data to identify trends and risks.
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR policies and case handling.
Assist in delivering training and embedding policy changes across the agency.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

CIPD qualification (level 5) or be willing to work towards and obtaining CIPD (level 5).
Demonstrable knowledge and experience within a HR environment.
Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively manage shifting priorities.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4kagOnP

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 23^rd November 2026