Part Time 29.6 hours per week

About the role
We’re looking for an Assistant HR Adviser to join our Organisational Development (OD) team within People & Culture.

This is a varied role, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting employee wellbeing, engagement and belonging. You’ll work closely with Senior HR Advisers and colleagues across People & Culture to help deliver initiatives that support Devon County Council’s People Strategy and wider organisational priorities. Alongside providing high‑quality HR support, this role offers the opportunity to develop specialist OD skills, gain exposure to strategic work, and actively contribute to improving the experience of our workforce.

What you’ll be doing
As part of the OD team, your work could include a focus on wellbeing, engagement, insight and continuous improvement, alongside broader HR support. This will include:

• Supporting the delivery of organisational development and wellbeing initiatives, including campaigns, events and projects aligned to the People Strategy
• Creating and maintaining engaging wellbeing and OD content for our People Hub and internal communications channels
• Coordinating monthly wellbeing activity, calendars and themed focus areas, working with internal and external partners
• Supporting benchmarking, data analysis and reporting, helping to identify trends, gaps and opportunities to improve practice
• Monitoring engagement and impact of OD activity, using insight to inform future work
• Supporting wellbeing networks, accreditation schemes and internal volunteering roles (e.g. MHFA, TRiM)
• Assisting with research, policy development and drafting reports for senior leaders, forums and stakeholders
• Building positive working relationships across the organisation to support engagement, inclusion and service improvement
• Where appropriate, supporting work in relation to local government reorganisation
• Work across other areas of HR for designated periods to support the wider work of the HR service as required

What we’re looking for
We’re keen to hear from people who bring curiosity, enthusiasm and a genuine interest in organisational development.

Essential requirements include:

• Experience in an HR support, advisory or similar role, or transferable experience in a customer‑focused environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce clear written content and engage a range of audiences
• Interpret and apply policies and legislation, using sound judgement and effective influencing skills to prioritise and deliver work effectively
• An interest in wellbeing, engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion, and people‑centred change
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, use initiative, and work collaboratively
• Confidence using digital tools and data to support insight, communication and decision‑making
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning, including knowledge of relevant employment legislation

Desirable:

• Experience supporting wellbeing, engagement or OD activity
• Experience of research, benchmarking or data analysis
• Understanding of workforce data, Power BI or digital communication platforms
• Membership of, or working towards, a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPD)

Why join us?

• Opportunity to build specialist Organisational Development experience within a large, complex organisation
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on learning, development and wellbeing
• Exposure to strategic people initiatives that make a real difference
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and creating a workplace where people can thrive

Interview Date: 26/05/2026

For an informal discussion please contact Rachel Fortune [email protected]

How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

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• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).