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Full-time
professional certificate
Annual leave, Birthday leave, Company pension scheme, Discretionary bonus scheme, Free eye tests, Discounted or free glasses
Posted 10h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior People Advisor acts as the local expert on employee relations and people management, providing high-quality HR advice to senior leaders and line managers. They are responsible for managing complex casework, delivering people strategy, and ensuring the effective operation of core HR functions.
Requirements
Candidates must be CIPD Level 5 qualified with significant experience in a senior HR advisory or business partner role. A strong, up-to-date working knowledge of UK employment law and a proven track record in managing complex employee relations casework are essential.
Full job description
Senior People Advisor
Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds
Who are we?
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third-year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.
In addition to this, we are pleased to announce that we, in Suffolk, are now a Disability Confident [Level 1] Employer, and we have recently received the EADT Customer Excellence Award™ for 2026 and the Good Health at Work Silver Award.
Role overview
We are looking for a new Senior People Advisor to join our Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds sites. This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week Monday – Friday.
The Senior People Advisor will act as the organisation’s local expert on employee relations and people management, providing high-quality, pragmatic, and legally compliant HR advice. The role will partner closely with senior leaders and line managers to strengthen performance, capability, engagement, and organisational culture, while also providing day-to-day leadership within the HR function.
This is a senior, influential role with significant responsibility for complex casework, people strategy delivery, and the effective running of core HR operations.
What skills and experience do I need?
CIPD Level 5 qualified (essential)
Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Significant experience in a senior HR advisory, HR business partner, or HR management role
Proven track record of managing complex employee relations casework end to end, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, and absence management
Experience of advising and influencing senior leaders on people-related matters
Practical experience supporting managers to improve people management capability and performance
Experience overseeing or leading core HR operations and ensuring service continuity
Experience contributing to or leading organisational change or cultural initiatives
Pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and commercial awareness
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Resilient and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Proactive and forward-thinking, with the confidence to lead rather than react
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective
What we’re offering
A starting salary of £45,000.00 (FTE)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day of birthday leave!
A company pension scheme
A discretionary bonus scheme, paid on a quarterly basis
Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.
Cycle-to-work scheme
Death in service cover of 3 x salary
Monthly all-stop days, with team building and educational sessions included
An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools, courses and virtual webinars
Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
Company-funded staff events
Fully stocked on-site pantries filled with delicious food and drinks
A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards
Discounted gym membership
Please note: All staff are subject to a DBS check. We are unable to offer employment to any candidate whose criminal record may pose a risk to patient safety. We are also unable to offer sponsorship for this position at this time.
If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact [email protected]
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin
One of the leading providers of NHS-funded and private ophthalmology services in England.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, Greater London
LinkedIn followers
12,108
Newmedica is one of England’s leading independent providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology services, delivering expert eyecare that helps protect and preserve sight.
Working in partnership with the NHS, GPs, and local opticians, we care for over 230,000 NHS and private patients each year across 30+ locations, offering quick access to advanced treatment in modern, community-based clinics.
Backed by a dedicated team of 1,200+ employees, we’re proud to deliver short wait times, outstanding outcomes, and compassionate care with 99% of patients recommending us and 100% saying they were treated with dignity and respect.
We're thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it’s like to work here, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.
Offices: CentralPoint, 45, Beech Street, London, Greater London EC2Y 8AD , GB · Barlborough Hospital, 2 Lindrick Way, Barlborough, S43 4XE, GB · Riverside Surgery, Barnard Avenue, Brigg, DN20 8AS, GB · Litfield House Medical Centre, 1 Litfield Place, Clifton Down, Bristol, BS8 3LS, GB · The Medical Eye Clinic, Sigford Road, Matford Park, Exeter , EX2 8NL, GB
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