Security and compliance
Ensure data security and compliance with monitoring and change traceability
Senior People Advisor
At a Glance
Location: Cambridge
In-office expectation: Hybrid
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Why this role exists: To be a trusted advisor to managers, helping them navigate important conversations, build high-performing teams, and connect People Partnering with People Operations while driving continuous improvement.
About Redgate
Redgate brings together people who want to do their best work in an environment built on trust, accountability, and collaboration.
We build solutions that help data professionals securely manage the data and databases their organisations depend on, a space that's only becoming more critical as systems scale, data regulations increase, and AI adoption accelerates.
AI at Redgate
By 2028, Redgate will operate as an expert-plus-agent company: domain experts amplified by AI, delivering customer value at a pace our peers can't match. AI handles the heavy lifting, our people control the judgement. Everyone at Redgate works with Claude, giving you access to the best AI tools from day one.
Why Join Our People Team
● You'll own a caseload that matters, with real autonomy to use judgement rather than just follow process.
● You'll work closely with managers and People Partners across the business, building relationships that give you visibility into how the company really operates.
● There's a clear next step from this role into People Partnering, and genuine support to build the experience and capability to get there.
About the Role
This role sits at the centre of how Redgate supports its people managers day to day. You'll own employee relations casework across the UK and EMEA, from probation reviews and absence conversations through to informal disciplinary and grievance resolution, using your judgement to know when a case needs to stay with you and when it needs to go to a People Partner. Alongside the casework, you'll be a regular sounding board for managers, coaching them through difficult conversations and building the kind of trusted relationship that means they come to you before a small issue becomes a bigger one.
● Real ownership over ER casework, with the judgement to triage and escalate as needed
● A direct line into shaping how legislative and policy change gets embedded into everyday manager practice
● Scope to design and deliver the training and communications that build manager confidence across the business
● Genuine opportunity to pilot AI and automation in People Partnering work, and see those pilots through end to end
What Makes You a Great Fit
● Solid grounding in independent employee relations casework, such as probation, absence, or informal disciplinary and grievance matters, gained as an HR or People Advisor or in a similar role
● Sound working knowledge of UK employment law, with a demonstrated ability to translate legislative change into practical, everyday guidance
● Confidence supporting managers across other territories, such as Berlin, Amsterdam, and Australia, adapting your advice to different local employment contexts
● A confident and credible communicator, able to coach and constructively challenge managers at all levels
● Experience designing and delivering training or engagement sessions to a manager population
● Highly organised, with the ability to manage a busy and varied caseload with accuracy and sound judgement
What We Offer
● Salary range: £45,000-£55,000
● Hybrid working: home and Cambridge office
● Monthly wellbeing allowance and generous paid time off
● Genuine investment in learning, development, and career progression
● Private health insurance
Link to full benefits page here
What Happens Next?
● Your application will be reviewed by a person. We don't use AI or automated tools to assess applications, and every profile is read by one of our Talent Partners.
● You'll hear back within a few days. Whether it's a next step or a no, we aim to respond promptly so you're not left wondering.
● Our interview process is straightforward and consistent. You'll find more detail on our typical hiring process below, so you know what's coming and why.
Belonging at Redgate
We believe that people do their best work in an environment built on respect, fairness, and trust, and that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes. Redgate is an equal opportunity employer, and we make hiring decisions based on skill, potential, and alignment with our values.
How to apply
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Our hiring process
Application
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We will acknowledge your application straight away and review it carefully. Every application is considered by a member of our Talent team, not AI, because we believe hiring should always be human.
Initial Conversation
If your application looks like a good match, we will arrange an initial interview to learn more about you and answer any questions you have about Redgate and the role. This is a chance for us to get to know you and for you to get a feel for what it’s like to work here.
Skills Alignment Interview
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Values Alignment Interview
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If everything feels like a great fit, we will make you an offer and talk through the details so you know exactly what to expect.