HR & OD Adviser – York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Salary: £35,413 - £39,153

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: York (Hybrid Working)   

Are you passionate about creating a workplace where people thrive? We’re looking for a Human Resources & Organisational Development Adviser to join our team and bring expertise to a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

The Organisation

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (the Combined Authority) is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero. The Combined Authority represents the interests of local communities and ensures the Police and Fire & Rescue services maintain an efficient and effective Police and Fire & Rescue Service for the area. The Combined Authority is also the employer of the North Yorkshire Chief Fire Officer, and all associated Fire & Rescue staff.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic time to join us as you will be involved in supporting transformation and helping to shape a new organisation.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers that helps us deliver results.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and engagement across the organisation.
• Support our HR & OD Business Partners to deliver key strategies.
• Lead initiatives around attraction, retention, and wellbeing

If you’re an HR professional who thrives on influencing change and delivering results from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

What’s in it for you?

In addition to joining a supportive team, we can also offer you the opportunity to make a difference at a time of significant change.  Along with your salary, we also offer a range of great benefits to help you financially make life a bit easier. From career average employer contribution Local Government pension scheme, green car and cycle schemes, and a range of lifestyle discounts to name a few.  You can find more information on the range of benefits we offer within our total rewards brochure.

This post is suitable for hybrid working and the successful candidate will be expected to work at West Offices in York and other localities across North Yorkshire.

Contact and Apply 

If this role sounds like it could be for you, and you would like an informal discussion to gain more information before submitting your application, please contact Georgina Garlick, georgina.garlick@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk  or Leonie Ellis, leonie.ellis@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

To apply for the role, please upload your CV, removing your name and personal details and include in your CV why you would like to apply for this position and the skills you can bring to the role.

Key Documents:

Key Dates:

Closing date: Wednesday 17^th December 2025

Interview date: Thursday 8^th January 2025