People Services Advisor-12 months Maternity Cover
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Corporate Services
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Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup is a multi–disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment.
As a wholly independent organisation, we are owned in trust for the benefit of our employees and their dependants: with no shareholders or external investors we determine our own business priorities and direction.
Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!
The Opportunity
Join our vibrant team as a People Services Advisor in our Newcastle office!
As a key member of the People Services team, you'll provide expert advice and support to a defined geography, collaborating with various stakeholders.
Your role includes coaching managers, enhancing their capabilities, and boosting confidence in applying our people policies, manage sickness absence, drive well-being initiatives, and contribute to policy development.
The People services Advisor will also play a pivotal role in monitoring, analysing, and reporting on data trends, ensuring early intervention and solutions.
If you're a proactive and innovative professional, passionate about shaping a positive work environment, we invite you to join us in making a difference!
Your contributions will be crucial in creating a workplace where employees thrive. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people who:
Have experience of working in a generalist People focused role in a similar organisation with detailed knowledge of people best practices, processes and systems.
Have experience of supporting the business with complex employee relations cases including performance management.
Can provide complex People related advice to managers with confidence and self-belief.
Have working knowledge of UK employment law, with the ability to identify, explain and strategize to mitigate legal, reputational, and financial risk.
Hold CIPD membership and can evidence own continuous professional development.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Rhian Melaney at Rhian.Melaney@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you:
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney at Rhian.Melaney@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list
Closing Date 5th September 2025
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.