People Consultant - People and Employer Services Team - £42,000 to £47,000 per annum

This vacancy is being recruited on behalf of Local Government East, who will be your employer.

A fantastic opportunity to join a small team which supports and co-ordinates all things HR/OD across the East of England – covering six county areas and 50 councils.  You will be providing a service to our colleagues in HR across the region.  Every day is different and this is a great way to learn more about local government and the challenges it faces.  It goes without saying that you will be part of an awesome team which has a growth mindset and is up for any challenge which comes our way.

What will I be doing?

• Responding to queries on the Helpdesk – normally by email
• Working with the team on standard monthly meeting organisation/facilitation
• Contributing to our quarterly publication – HR Dispatches
• Meeting with council HR leads to discuss challenges, seek feedback and check in that our service to them is exceeding expectations
• Collating survey feedback and communicating to the region
• Working with the team on national initiatives such as the National Recruitment Campaign
• Communicating out key information to councils such as details on the pay award each year

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Development opportunities to learn whilst doing the job
• Supportive and flexible working environment (with hybrid working)
• Offered on a full time basis, secondment opportunity, permanent or fixed term contract

What do you need to succeed?

• Experience of working as part of a HR team in local government or other public sector organisation
• Ability to learn whilst doing the role – there will be support in place to help you to succeed
• Good working knowledge of the Green Book (NJC) – or know where to look to answer questions on national terms and conditions of employment
• Curiosity and great customer service skills

At LGE we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. This includes, but is not limited to, candidates of different races and ethnicities, particularly Black and ethnic minority groups, as well as people of different genders, sexual orientations, ages, disabilities, religions or beliefs, and other protected characteristics. All interviews will be held in accessible rooms.

Closing date: Noon Wednesday 15 April 2026

Interviews: Friday 24 April 2026

To find out more and to apply please click here.

For an informal chat about the role – please do reach out to us – alison.thompson@localgoveasteng.gov.uk to set up a call.