Employment Law Advisor

Employment Law Advisor Programme
Location: Manchester - Hybrid role (3 days in office)

Are you looking to advance your career in employment law and HR? Tired of routine legal roles that progress too slowly? Want to unleash your problem-solving skills and creativity in a fast-paced and demanding but highly rewarding and supportive environment? If so, then your next move awaits…..

We are Citation - One of the UK's biggest providers of HR, Employment Law, Health and Safety and other compliance services.

We are far from your average service provider as our colleagues bring their great personalities to work, not just their skills!

If you are already in a role in an HR or legal environment and have been looking for an opportunity to further grow and develop your expertise, then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking to build on your existing legal skills and allow you to flourish into the employment law consultant you aspire to be.

And it's not just about your technical expertise; we only employ professionals with personalities who are dedicated to client care.

Our HR and Employment Law Consultants and Solicitors will support you on your learning journey.

There is also an in-house dedicated Service Academy Team, including a Team Coach, to ensure your development remains on track.


Additionally, if you hold a law degree or LPC we will support you through the CilEx route to qualification as an Employment Lawyer.

The Role
This is a blended Employment Law and HR development role which will see you carry out a diverse range of duties whilst further developing your formal training through an internal training portfolio.

Our client base covers a wide range of UK industries and businesses, so no two days are the same!

Your development will start with updating HR documentation for our clients, ensuring their contracts of employment, employee handbooks and policies are up to date in line with employment legislation changes and communicate these changes to our clients.

As your development on each topic progresses, you will take ownership of cases, cultivating relationships with our diverse range of clients.

Our training programme will enable you to provide end-to-end advice to our clients on a wide range of employment law and employment relations issues such as disciplinary and grievance, TUPE, redundancy, recruitment etc.

Finally, throughout the program, you will learn the skills to be able to hold various types of HR meetings for our clients, including but not limited to disciplinary hearings, redundancy consultations and exit negotiations.

The Person
, Experience of working in a fast-paced role, ideally within a legal or HR environment
, Have an appetite to continue to learn and grow your knowledge in Employment Law
, A willingness to undertake regular training and be eager to enhance your knowledge and soft skill practices with potential to undertake a formal qualification
, Tact, diplomacy, an eye for detail and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
, Display integrity and professionalism at all times
, It would be desirable if you held a graduate-level qualification or have completed an HR qualification at the foundation level or above
, Receptive to feedback, self-reflection, and continuous self-improvement
, Be self-motivated and able to work with autonomy

Here's a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members:
, 25 Days of Holiday + Bank: We're talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home.

Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays.
, Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn't just another day on the calendar; it's YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU.
, Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we've got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness.
, Growing Families: We're all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents.

Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family.
, Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority.

That's why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.
, Pawternity Leave: Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience!
, Community Days: Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities.

Join us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!