<p><strong>People and Culture Advisor</strong></p><p>We’re on the lookout for a passionate and proactive People &amp; Culture Advisor to join our team and help shape a workplace where everyone can thrive. Based in a fast-paced, people-first environment, you’ll be a trusted Advisor to our leaders and colleagues—supporting day-to-day people matters and helping to bring our “Great Place to Be” culture to life.</p><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary £32,000 per year</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Darlington office)</li><li>Generous discounts: Up to 80% off our stunning kitchen furniture and products.</li><li>Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing support: Access our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7.</li><li>Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and discounts with over 200 top brands through our benefits app.</li><li>Refer a friend scheme</li><li>A vibrant workplace: Be part of a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and shared success.</li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><p>You’ll be right at the heart of our People &amp; Culture team, making a real difference every day. Your role will involve:</p><ul><li>Partnering with leaders to provide hands-on support and guidance on people matters—from performance and capability to wellbeing and engagement.</li><li>Managing employee relations casework with confidence and care, including investigations, conciliations, and tribunal claims.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies, while keeping a pragmatic, people-first approach.</li><li>Creating helpful resources like manager guides, templates, and process maps to support consistent and engaging people practices.</li><li>Tracking and analysing casework trends to spot opportunities for improvement and reduce risk.</li><li>Supporting policy updates and helping embed changes across the business.</li><li>Acting as a go-to expert for the People &amp; Culture Coordinator and wider team.</li><li>Building strong relationships across the business to drive collaboration and trust.</li><li>Staying ahead of the curve with the latest in employment law and HR best practice.</li><li>Championing our values by promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and colleague voice in everything you do.</li><li>Getting involved in exciting projects that help shape the future of our people experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Who we're looking for</strong></p><p>We’re looking for someone who’s confident, collaborative, and ready to make an impact. You’ll thrive in this role if you have:</p><ul><li>CIPD qualification (or working towards it) or relevant HR experience.</li><li>A strong track record in handling employee relations cases.</li><li>Great communication skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels.</li><li>A commercial mindset and a knack for finding practical solutions.</li><li>A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li>A passion for improving the colleague experience and challenging the status quo.</li><li>A team-player attitude and a drive to make things better—for our people and our business.</li></ul><p>You’ll be successful in this role by&nbsp;living and breathing our core values — Care, Deliver, Inspire.&nbsp;</p><p>Caring – Building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and supporting the growth of others while continuously developing yourself.</p><p>Inspiring – Communicating with impact, leading with purpose, and helping to bring our strategy to life by engaging and enabling those around you.</p><p>Delivering – Making sound decisions, using data and insight to drive action, and staying focused on results with a mindset of continuous improvement.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Why choose Magnet?</strong></p><p>At Magnet, part of the Nobia group, we’re proud of our 100-year heritage—and even more excited about what’s ahead.</p><p>As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist and part of Europe’s largest kitchen group, our success is built on the passion and creativity of our people. We’re on a journey of transformation, and we’re always open to fresh ideas. So even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Ready to make a difference?</strong></p><p>If you’re excited to help shape the future of our people experience and want to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.</p>