HR Advisor

Supporting People, Shaping Futures

Looking for a HR role with real impact? Due to an exciting period of growth here at Wilderness we’re looking for a passionate, proactive HR Advisor to join our established HR team and help support our people.
In this fast-paced, varied role, you'll work closely with managers across the organisation, offering expert advice on employee relations, policies, and people practices. From coaching managers to supporting wellbeing and driving improvements, your work will help us create a fair, inclusive, and supportive culture.

What you’ll do:
• Advise and coach on a wide range of employee relations matters
• Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and teams
• Help drive talent development, succession planning, and retention
• Lead on return-to-work and exit interview processes
• Support risk assessments, OH referrals, and wellbeing initiatives
• Collaborate on HR projects and policy improvements

What we’re looking for:
• HR generalist experience, ideally as an Advisor
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
• Great communication and problem-solving skills
• Confident with data and HR systems
• Able to manage a busy workload across multiple priorities
• Willing to travel to services across Cumbria and the Northeast

Working at A Wilderness Way you’ll receive: 
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. 
• Annual Leave: You will receive 33 days per annum; our holiday year runs from March to February. 
• Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service. 
• Training Academy: An in-depth induction and welcome programme. 
• Bonuses: A bonus of £1000 every time you successfully refer a friend. 
• Pension: Auto enrolment into our Company pension. 
• Recognition Awards: Our monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards celebrate you and your team’s success. 
• Your Wellbeing: Excellent health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash, including an employee assistance programme; a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complimentary therapies; 24/7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing; discounted gym memberships.  
• Life Assurance: of 2 times annual salary. 
• Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from our employees. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and have a commitment to safeguarding children. We follow Safer Recruitment practices. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary background checks, governed by regulation, including obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland.