HR Investigating and Project Officer

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

10/04/2026

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 26/04/2026 23:59

Salary:

£41,771 - £46,142 (Pay award pending)

Hours per week:

Job Category:

HR / Training

Vacancy ID:

294644

Employment Location:

Leechmere, Sunderland

Number of posts:

Closing date:

26 Apr

Further Information

Sunderland Care and Support is one of the largest providers of social care services within the North East delivering a range of services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. We provide person centred innovative services that improve the lives of the people we serve. Our mission is to provide customers with the care and support they need to live happy, healthy and successful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding HR service which delivers a range of transactional and advisory functions.

The HR Investigating and Projects Officer is responsible for investigating and handling workforce disciplinary and grievance cases and complaints, and working closely with the HR team on transformation projects and people change initiatives. We are looking for a skilled and experienced professional who can carry out investigations objectively, thoroughly, and empathetically, with the ability to work under pressure to tight timescales producing high quality work.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Broadbent, HR Manager on 078107 37509 or email lisa.broadbent@sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk.

Shortlisting will take place 28 April 2026.

Interviews will be held at the Leechmere Centre on 5 May 2026.

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you registered with North East Jobs. We will contact shortlisted candidates by email to confirm the arrangements for interview and an online assessment.

Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification, as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder. Please note CVs or covering letters will not be accepted.

For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website: https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk