People Advisor Implementation (46611) at British Council
British Council · London, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Career Opportunities: People Advisor Implementation (46611)
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.
We connect. We inspire.
People Advisor – Implementation.
Purpose of the Role:
We are looking to hire 3 People Advisor's on a 12 month fixed term contract in the UK and Malaysia.
You will support the hub Lead People Advisor, Cluster Leads and Country Directors and SBU leads and teams through the delivery of legally and culturally compliant advice and guidance, across the broad spectrum of People function activity. You will ensure there is support to provide an efficient and effective business operations and an improved employee experience.
Through coaching and advice, you will contribute to building the confidence of line managers to address people-related challenges and to the early resolution of workplace conflict.
The role will be key to ensuring that the People function services provided are consistent with global HR policies and processes, that it reflects local policy frameworks and are high quality and efficient.
The Global Change Programme has been established to achieve an improvement in the profit and loss from current losses to sustainable surplus by 2030, through a combination of business growth and cost savings, divestments, operating model and organisational design changes. The People Advisor will work closely with country and regional leaders, managers and the wider People function team particularly the People Solutions and Employee Relations colleagues, People Business Partners, and People Experience and Insights teams to implement the change.
Accountabilities:
• Apply People function technical and professional knowledge, recognised best practice approaches and insight from previous experience to support the implementation of the change
• Support business execution of organisation change compliant with British Council policies and legal requirements (e.g., advise and participate with business on execution of the consultation process and managing redundancies) and work with the Employee Relations team and legal advisers and union bodies as necessary to support the Implementation Lead.
• Build line managers’ confidence to make decisions in people-related matters related to the change programmes and to execute the changes.
• Conduct analysis using a range of standard methodologies and across multiple datasets to provide high quality and evidence-based procedural recommendations and HR advice, including risk management.
• Consult and work closely with internal teams, people managers and People Function colleagues to understand future business needs and plans work activities accordingly to ensure the services and advice provided meet those demands.
• Make professional recommendations to resolve specific or localised People function issues and offer ideas which contribute to the development of wider solutions to broader business challenges and problems.
• Participate as part of a team to support implementation of the people component of corporate or regional change projects.
• Provide expert HR advice informed by local labour laws and other relevant regulations, support and challenge to internal customers and other stakeholders to support the development of high quality, effective and continuously improving business practices within their area of expertise, ensuring high quality service is delivered to maximise performance and minimise risks and costs.
Qualifications & Experience:
Demonstrable experience in a generalist or specialist People function Advisory role across a number of countries/geographies. (in the (Hub); and/or a large complex country and well versed in all areas of the People function life cycle.
Demonstrable experience of working in a large-scale change programme, in an Advisory capacity.
Track record of building effective relationships with business leadership teams and managing a range of complex internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of high quality and effective professional People function services.
Working knowledge of relevant employment and labour laws and/or able to demonstrate ability to learn and transfer knowledge.
Important Information:
Department: Corporate, People.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months only.
Contract Hours: Full time - 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Pay band: 7
Location of the roles:
UK - London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast.
Malaysia – Kula Lumpa.
UK Salary: Starting from £30,839. if you are in the London area, you will also receive £3,300 per annum London Market Allowance.
Benefits for the UK include, but are not limited to:
- 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
- 3 days volunteering leave
- Career average defined benefit pension scheme
Malaysia Salary: Starting from 117,752 MYN.
Benefits For Malaysia include, but are not limited to:
18 days of Annual Leave - entitlement will progress in accordance with the length of service
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan
Provident Fund at 16% EPF (Employees Provident Fund) employer contribution
Professional development - Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities to support your development.
You will be required to work in the office for 3 days per week.
Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23:59 UK time.
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the UK or Malaysia at the time of application.
Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
Interviews will be held the beginning/mid October.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
Safeguarding Statement
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email [email protected]
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.
We connect. We inspire.
People Advisor – Implementation.
Purpose of the Role:
We are looking to hire 3 People Advisor's on a 12 month fixed term contract in the UK and Malaysia.
You will support the hub Lead People Advisor, Cluster Leads and Country Directors and SBU leads and teams through the delivery of legally and culturally compliant advice and guidance, across the broad spectrum of People function activity. You will ensure there is support to provide an efficient and effective business operations and an improved employee experience.
Through coaching and advice, you will contribute to building the confidence of line managers to address people-related challenges and to the early resolution of workplace conflict.
The role will be key to ensuring that the People function services provided are consistent with global HR policies and processes, that it reflects local policy frameworks and are high quality and efficient.
The Global Change Programme has been established to achieve an improvement in the profit and loss from current losses to sustainable surplus by 2030, through a combination of business growth and cost savings, divestments, operating model and organisational design changes. The People Advisor will work closely with country and regional leaders, managers and the wider People function team particularly the People Solutions and Employee Relations colleagues, People Business Partners, and People Experience and Insights teams to implement the change.
Accountabilities:
• Apply People function technical and professional knowledge, recognised best practice approaches and insight from previous experience to support the implementation of the change
• Support business execution of organisation change compliant with British Council policies and legal requirements (e.g., advise and participate with business on execution of the consultation process and managing redundancies) and work with the Employee Relations team and legal advisers and union bodies as necessary to support the Implementation Lead.
• Build line managers’ confidence to make decisions in people-related matters related to the change programmes and to execute the changes.
• Conduct analysis using a range of standard methodologies and across multiple datasets to provide high quality and evidence-based procedural recommendations and HR advice, including risk management.
• Consult and work closely with internal teams, people managers and People Function colleagues to understand future business needs and plans work activities accordingly to ensure the services and advice provided meet those demands.
• Make professional recommendations to resolve specific or localised People function issues and offer ideas which contribute to the development of wider solutions to broader business challenges and problems.
• Participate as part of a team to support implementation of the people component of corporate or regional change projects.
• Provide expert HR advice informed by local labour laws and other relevant regulations, support and challenge to internal customers and other stakeholders to support the development of high quality, effective and continuously improving business practices within their area of expertise, ensuring high quality service is delivered to maximise performance and minimise risks and costs.
Qualifications & Experience:
Demonstrable experience in a generalist or specialist People function Advisory role across a number of countries/geographies. (in the (Hub); and/or a large complex country and well versed in all areas of the People function life cycle.
Demonstrable experience of working in a large-scale change programme, in an Advisory capacity.
Track record of building effective relationships with business leadership teams and managing a range of complex internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of high quality and effective professional People function services.
Working knowledge of relevant employment and labour laws and/or able to demonstrate ability to learn and transfer knowledge.
Important Information:
Department: Corporate, People.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months only.
Contract Hours: Full time - 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Pay band: 7
Location of the roles:
UK - London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast.
Malaysia – Kula Lumpa.
UK Salary: Starting from £30,839. if you are in the London area, you will also receive £3,300 per annum London Market Allowance.
Benefits for the UK include, but are not limited to:
- 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
- 3 days volunteering leave
- Career average defined benefit pension scheme
Malaysia Salary: Starting from 117,752 MYN.
Benefits For Malaysia include, but are not limited to:
18 days of Annual Leave - entitlement will progress in accordance with the length of service
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan
Provident Fund at 16% EPF (Employees Provident Fund) employer contribution
Professional development - Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities to support your development.
You will be required to work in the office for 3 days per week.
Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23:59 UK time.
Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in the UK or Malaysia at the time of application.
Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.
Interviews will be held the beginning/mid October.
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
Safeguarding Statement
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email [email protected]
