People Advisor

About The Role

As a People Advisor you will give day‑to‑day People support to line managers. You will help managers deal with colleague matters, understand People policies and make good decisions. The role also supports recruitment, performance, engagement and change. You are there to enable managers to create a positive workplace where colleagues feel valued.

Key Responsibilities

You will be the first contact for People questions from line managers. Giving clear advice on policies, processes and day‑to‑day People issues. You will support recruitment, onboarding, performance and talent activity. Helping managers handle absence, performance issues and other employee relations matters. Using People data to spot trends and help managers make improvements.

Supporting engagement, wellbeing and the Culture Framework. Working with the wider People Team on projects and business priorities.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience: You will have experience in a People/HR role, or strong People Administration experience with readiness to step up.

CIPD level 3 or above qualification. Confident and open to learning and developing with an ability to demonstrate how you keep your knowledge up to date. Experience handling basic ER issues. If you have a good understanding of People systems and reporting that would be an advantage but training will be given. You will be used to working well in a fast‑paced environment with many stakeholders.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive. Company pension scheme Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Opportunity for extended leave Free on-site parking Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities About Us Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UK’s best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products.

Alongside these, we’re proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do—from the food we make to the careers we build.

At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias.

If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.