At Willen Hospice, we are proud to deliver compassionate, high-quality palliative and end-of-life care to our community. Our incredible income generation teams raise the funds to make this possible – and we’re here to support them just as wholeheartedly.
We are now seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor in a newly created role to join our dedicated People Services team.
As HR Advisor to our income generation teams, you will play a key role in providing expert guidance and hands-on support to managers, employees and volunteers. Based on site at the Hospice in Milton Keynes, this is an exciting time to join us, as we grow our retail portfolio and support our fundraisers to secure vital funds for The Hospice.
Working closely with the HR Business Partner, you will be involved in a wide range of HR activities, helping to support income growth and shape a workplace culture that that truly reflects our values and strategic goals.
What you’ll do:
Support our amazing staff and volunteers across the employee lifecycle
Advise and support managers and employees on policies, procedures and best practices
Lead or support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and attendance management
Build excellent relationships with colleagues, including those who work off-site in our shops and warehouse
Support the successful opening of new shops and other new income generation projects
Help us shape a positive, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture
Contribute to the development and implementation of People initiatives to enhance employee engagement and wellbeing
What you’ll need:
Excellent time management skills are necessary for this role, as is the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships at all levels. You will be self-motivated, confident to work autonomously and resilient to respond positively to the rapidly changing demands of charity fundraising teams. Ideally CIPD qualified with a minimum of 3 years relevant, demonstrable experience. Experience working within retail or the charity sector would be advantageous.
You will work from our People Services office at the Hospice, but as you will regularly be visiting our shops and warehouse, you will be a confident driver with access to your own vehicle.
Who we are:
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.
Interview dates: 12 & 15 December 2025