People Advisor (Employee Relations & Development)

We are seeking a People Advisor (Employee Relations & Development) to join our People team at Sheffield Theatres on a fixed term basis until March 2028.

As People Advisor (Employee Relations & Development), you will partner with managers on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, absence and wellbeing conversations, and performance and capability issues. You will provide clear, practical guidance and coach managers to handle these situations with confidence, consistency, and fairness. 

Alongside the employee relations elements of the role, you will coordinate training and development activity, helping to identify learning needs and organise opportunities that enable colleagues to grow and thrive in their roles. 

You will be part of a collaborative and welcoming People team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive workplace culture that aligns with our approach to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

If you enjoy combining employee relations expertise with wellbeing and development work, and want to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and people‑focused organisation, please get in touch. 

Sheffield Theatres recognises the positive value of inclusion, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.  

We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, D/deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority. 

Role Information 

Hours:  37.5 hours per week 

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 

Salary: £31,141 per year 

Location: Hybrid working – on-site location Sheffield Theatres, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA 

Contract: Fixed Term until March 2028, Full Time 

£31,141 per year 

• 15% staff discount in our hospitality venues
• Discounts at local businesses
• Complimentary and discounted theatre tickets
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Help@Hand – remote GP, mental health and physio appointments
• Corporate gym membership
• Discounted Westfield Health Scheme
• Discounted Parking
• Life Assurance Benefit paid at twice the annual salary
• Pension with employer contributions of up to 4% and opportunity to join the Salary Exchange scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced holiday allowance