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Posted 05 August, 2026

HR Projects and Policy Officer

Burman Recruitment
Essex, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

HR Projects & Policy Officer

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Location: Hybrid working (East Anglia)

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Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

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Contract: Fixed Term - 6-month FTC

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About the Role

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Projects & Policy Officer to join a Higher Education institution, supporting a range of strategic people initiatives.

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Working closely with senior HR leaders, you'll play a key role in delivering HR projects, supporting organisational change programmes, developing HR policies and ensuring employment practices remain aligned with legislation and sector best practice.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Support the planning and delivery of HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
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  • Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures in line with employment legislation.
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  • Coordinate consultation activities and work collaboratively with HR colleagues, senior stakeholders and Trade Unions.
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  • Produce project plans, reports, communications and governance documentation.
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  • Support the implementation of new HR policies through guidance, toolkits, training and stakeholder engagement.
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  • Analyse HR data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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About You

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We're looking for someone who has:

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  • Experience working within an HR environment with exposure to HR policy development or implementation.
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  • Strong project management and organisational skills.
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  • A sound understanding of UK employment legislation.
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  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear policies, reports and guidance.
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  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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  • Experience supporting organisational change or HR projects.
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Desirable

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  • Experience within Higher Education or the wider public sector.
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  • Experience working in a unionised environment.
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  • CIPD Level 5 (or working towards).
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  • Experience delivering briefings or training sessions.
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This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to combine policy development, project delivery and organisational change within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.