HR Adviser

https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers

 HR Adviser

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Adviser to join our team, supporting managers
and employees across the Archdiocese. This is a varied generalist role where you will provide expert
HR guidance, drive best practice and contribute to a positive and inclusive working culture.

Key responsibilities:
Provide expert HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle
Partner with managers to advise and support with recruitment, performance management,
employee relations and wellbeing
Support complex casework including absence, disciplinary, grievance and redundancy processes
Design and deliver training on HR processes to managers
Contribute to development and implementation of processes which support the business in line
with best practice and legislation
Use data and feedback to help shape decision and service development

The ideal candidate for this role:

Will be an experienced HR generalist with a strong knowledge of employment law
Will be values driven and looking to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation
Will be skilled in case management and coaching and collaborating with managers
Will be able to manage multiple work streams and priorities 
Will be solution focussed and committed to continuous improvement 

Terms and Conditions

Salary 
£36,225 per annum FTE. £28,980 actual salary based on 28 hours per week.

Location 
Saint Margaret Clitherow Centre, Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AA. 
Hybrid working available for a maximum of 40% of contracted working hours, to be managed
around business need. Pre-planned travel across the area of the archdiocese will be required.

Working Hours
28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) worked over a minimum of 4 days per week. Working pattern to be
discussed at interview.

Annual leave 
38 days per holiday year inclusive of eight bank/public holidays, two fixed gifted days and
Christmas shutdown days. Pro rata for part time employees.

Pension 
Employees will be enrolled into the People’s Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of 3%
and 5% contributed by the employer. The archdiocese will match employee contributions up to
6% of their pensionable salary. 

Other benefits
There are a range of other benefits including a pension salary sacrifice scheme, subsidised
Lifestyles gym membership, cycle to work scheme, life assurance scheme, enhanced parental
leave pay and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including online GP facility. 

How to Apply 

Visit the careers page on our website http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers

The closing date for applications is midnight Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Interviews: Friday 24 April 2026. 
Please note that the information you provide in your application will be used only for the purpose of recruitment
and selection and will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. 

Working across the whole employee lifecycle we support 260 employees in the archdiocese which is a
registered charity, and 210 employees in our trading subsidiary company APCMC Ltd. In addition we
support approximately 80 parish priests in their line management of our employees.
Our administrative office is based in Sefton Park Liverpool however our teams are located across the
archdiocese from Penwortham, out to Tyldesley, south to Widnes and west to the Isle of Man, and of
course our co-cathedrals. A significant number of our employees support the work of our parishes within
which which parish priests have pastoral and administrative leadership. We also have staff working at NHS
hospitals and universities.
Our approach is relationship led, we empower and coach managers through HR processes, helping them
build confidence and consistency in people management. Our aim is to enable line managers to take
ownership, supported by clear advice, guidance and tools.
Over the past 18 months we have embarked on a programme of improvement reviewing policies,
procuring and implementing HR software, diversifying employee benefits, organisational review and
reviewing our handbooks and contracts.
Looking ahead, we will focus on collaborating with stakeholders to ensure organisational structure is fit for
purpose and supports the delivery of the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Plan and vision for the future. We will
also, though our newly created learning and development post, focus on the continuous professional
development of our workforce.
Visibility of the team is important and our colleagues are expected to visit our parishes to understand how
we can best support with the challenges they face. 
This is an exciting time to join the HR Team as we continue to embed meaningful change and shape a
modern, compassionate, and effective support function at the heart of the Archdiocese’s mission.