Job details
- Salary: £26,793 - £28,532 per annum (including allowances)
- Location: Civic Centre, Gravesend
- Status: 12 months fixed-term contract
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Closing date: 6 April 2026
The role
Working within a small and friendly HR Team to assist with the delivery on a range of specific HR Projects and ensure that Policies and associated processes are fit for purpose and meet the needs of the Council.
Part time hours will be considered.
Key skills
- Knowledge of creating, reviewing and writing HR policies for implementation and translating into training for employees.
- Knowledge of Employment Law and Legislation, ACAS best practice, and the ability to interpret relevant legislation into HR policy.
- CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in similar role.
- Membership of CIPD.
- Experience of working in a Human Resources Team providing advice to Employees, Managers and external customers.
- Experience of working with Trade Unions in a HR role.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
Working for Gravesham
We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
Read more information about working for us.
Benefits
- A minimum of 23 Days Annual Leave, plus paid bank holidays.
- Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
- Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
- Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
- External Occupational Health service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to EAP Services 24/7
- Hybrid Working (minimum two days in the office per week)
- Free parking
- Octopus Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Important Information
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Laura Lowrey on 01474 337374.
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@gravesham.gov.uk by 6 April 2026.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.