Senior Human Resources Officer
South Hams District CouncilTotnes, England
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with South Hams District Council based in Totnes. The advertised salary is £41,177 to £45,529 per year. Applications close on 20 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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Contract: 12 months fixed term contract
Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys working collaboratively with senior managers to deliver practical, forward-thinking people solutions?
South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are looking for a Senior Human Resources Officer to join our HR and Organisational Development team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering our HR Service Plan and Organisational Development Plan, while helping other services achieve their business objectives.
You will provide professional advice and support across a broad range of areas, including employee relations, organisational development, service improvement, recruitment and retention, learning and development, and employment best practice. You will also help develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring that our approach remains consistent with Council strategies and current employment legislation.
We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic HR professional with HR Business Partner experience, a proven track record of delivering solutions, and the ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise a varied workload.
For an informal discussion please contact Michelle Hodgkiss, Interim Head of Human Resources, Michelle.Hodgkiss@swdevon.gov.uk or 01803 861397.
Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Interviews expected to be held: Tuesday 29 September 2026
How this role compares
We hold 272 council vacancies in England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,070. This role pays more than about 74% of them.
There are 4,906 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 292 of them in England.
You have 11 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 24 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
South Hams District Council has 5 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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