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This is a fantastic opportunity for an Employee Relations Manager with a background in the NHS, healthcare, or a similar sector to support a leading department within Human Resources. The successful candidate must have CIPD Level 5 or 7 and will thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing expert employee relations advice and guidance.
Client Details
The company is a large organisation in the healthcare sector, with an outstanding reputation in the UK. They are well-respected for their commitment to quality, and their focus on driving professional growth and development.
Description
- Lead and quality-check complex ER casework across the Trust
- Manage and develop a team of ER professionals (currently 6, growing to 7)
- Develop and implement an Employee Relations strategy with the Head of ER
- Oversee ER KPIs, reporting systems, and cultural/EDI trend analysis
- Act as escalation point for complex or sensitive ER issues
- Design and deliver ER-related training to HR teams and managers
- Collaborate with legal teams, trade unions, and governance bodies
- Contribute to policy development and ensure legal compliance
- Deputise for Head of ER on key projects and tribunal cases
Profile
A successful 'Employee Relations Manager' should have:
- CIPD Level 5 or 7 - essential
- NHS or similar, wider public sector experience - essential
- Proven experience managing complex, high-volume ER casework
- Previous team leadership in a strategic ER environment
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including unions and legal teams
- Strong coaching, conflict resolution, and training delivery skills
- Unflappable, firm but fair approach with excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting ER data and trends
- Confident managing policy development and legal compliance
Job Offer
- A competitive benefit package
- 6-month initial contract with view to extend or go permanent
- Hybrid working: 3 days on-site at East Surrey Hospital
- Opportunity to shape ER strategy and manage a growing team
