
Become the next
People Advisor
at Center Parcs
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Posted today
We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.
Welcome to Center Parcs - the leading provider of short break holidays, supported by a dedicated team of over 10,000 colleagues across Forest House (our Head Office) and six unique village locations throughout the UK and Ireland.
People Advisor | £33,735 per annum
As a People Advisor, you'll play a key role in creating a positive and inclusive experience for colleagues across the business. You'll provide day-to-day HR support to managers and colleagues, helping to resolve employee relations issues, support people initiatives and promote best practices that reflect our culture and values. A key part of your role is championing colleague engagement. You'll work with the People team and managers to help build an environment where people feel valued, supported and motivated to do their best work. You'll also collaborate closely with People Partners and the wider People team to deliver consistent, professional and efficient support throughout the colleague lifecycle.
- Trusted advisor: Act as the first point of contact for managers, offering advice and coaching on performance and employee relations
- Collaborative partner: Work cross functionally with the Talent Acquisition Partner and Talent & Performance Partner on onboarding, learning and people projects to enhance the colleague experience
- An aspiring change agent: Identify inefficiencies and support continuous improvement and wider organisational change initiatives
- Colleague champion: Drive engagement, DEI, wellness and retention through data insights and proactive manager support
- Data driven: Use people metrics to uncover trends and recommend strategic solutions for workforce planning and retention
Please note that to apply for a role with us, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest, as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey
Hours of work
This is a full-time position with working patterns designed to support both our operational needs and your work-life balance. Our team typically collaborates during core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
About you
Essential requirements:
- Confident decision-maker
- Interprets data to drive impact
- Pragmatic and open-minded
- HR Generalist with formal CIPD qualification (minimum level 3)
- Excellent interpersonal skills; builds and maintains key stakeholder relationships
- Enquiring mind with a proactive approach
- Self-starter who takes initiative to improve processes and ways of working
- Balances colleague and business needs effectively
Desirable requirements:
- Good understanding of employment law and how this impacts ER casework
About the benefits
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
- Bonus Scheme - recognition for your contribution through our colleague bonus programme
- Pension & Life Assurance - helping you plan for the future with peace of mind
- Recognition & Rewards - choose from Center Parcs and high street vouchers to celebrate your achievements
- Free Day Passes - enjoy complimentary use of our fantastic village leisure facilities
- Discounted Breaks - take time out with reduced rates on Center Parcs holidays
- 20% Off Food & Retail - save on meals and shopping at our restaurants and outlets
- Perks at Work - unlock a wide range of discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment
- Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for financial, health, and legal matters
- Career Development - grow with us through exciting opportunities and recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Closing date: 25th November 2025
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.
We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
