People Adviser

Ready to make a real difference where people and nature thrive together? 🌎🦋 Are you a resilient and proactive HR professional with proven expertise in Employee Relations (ER) and up-to-date employment law knowledge? Practicus are partnering with Butterfly Conservation , the UK’s leading wildlife charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and our environment, to find a passionate People Adviser to join their growing People Services team!

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can provide pragmatic, business-focused advice while minimising risk, analyse metrics, and lead on solutions to key challenges. This role offers a broad mix of responsibilities, from recruitment and absence management to drafting contracts and streamlining processes, so being hands-on and adaptable is essential.

Reporting directly to the Head of People Services, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things People. From coaching managers through policies to navigating complex ER cases, you’ll be a central figure in delivering a positive and proactive People experience across the organisation.

Experience working in or with smaller organisations is crucial, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where not everything is running like clockwork just yet.

You’ll also lead and support a small team, oversee the employee lifecycle, and contribute to driving transformational change – all while championing Butterfly Conservation’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. 🌈

Key Responsibilities

• Be a trusted first-line advisor for managers and staff on everything from performance management and absence to flexible working and family-friendly policies.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensuring legal compliance and a pragmatic, people-centred approach.
• Manage complex casework (disciplinaries, grievances, redundancy, etc.) with professionalism and care.
• Work closely with the Head of People Services to embed change, upskill managers, and drive people-focused initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and daily people operations with accuracy and a smile 😊.
• Help shape a high-performing, inclusive culture where people can truly flourish.

What We're Looking For

Why Join Butterfly Conservation?

At Butterfly Conservation, you’ll be part of a mission that truly matters – protecting nature, restoring biodiversity, and supporting communities. You’ll work alongside passionate, talented colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. If you're a hands-on HR professional with a heart for purpose-led work and a flair for people-first service delivery – this could be your next move.

Ready to spread your wings in a role that counts?

Apply now or contact Marcus at Practicus!