Job Description

Employee Relations and Change Manager

Location:

Flexible across all four main campus locations, with hybrid working

Salary:

42,290 per annum (Professional Services Grade 14)

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th July 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd or Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Are you a seasoned HR professional ready to lead change?

Join Our Team:

Employee Relations and Change Manager



Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a dynamic and experienced Employee Relations and Change Manager to join our forward-thinking HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of education through strategic HR leadership.

Employee Relations and Change Manager - The Role:

As the Employee Relations and Change Manager, you will:

Lead and manage a team of two HR Advisors. Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations (ER) cases. Ensure timely, robust, and legally compliant HR interventions. Act as the HR lead on organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE transfers. Drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery. Support the professional development of your team.

Employee Relations and Change Manager - You:

We're looking for a confident and credible HR professional with:

Proven experience managing complex ER casework and leading HR teams. Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, ideally within the education or public sector. A successful track record in supporting organisational change and transformation. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.

Essential Qualification:

Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

Employee Relations and Change Manager - About Us

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in the region's economy, inspiring learners and supporting employers across Wiltshire and beyond. With four main campuses--each offering unique facilities from rural estates to cutting-edge digital hubs--we've invested over 65 million in our estate over the past decade.

45 million annual turnover and growing 750+ staff 11,500+ students A clear 5-year People Strategy and vision for staff development

Why Join Us?

Working in further education is more than just a job -- it's a chance to make a real difference. We offer:

Hybrid working. A supportive and inclusive working environment Opportunities for professional growth and development 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure days Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Retail discounts Free onsite parking


Ready to Make an Impact?


Apply now and help shape the future of our organisation and the lives of our learners.

Employee Relations and Change Manager - Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.


We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.


To submit your application for this exciting

Employee Relations and Change Manager

opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

Applications for this role close on the 16th July 2025.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.


Contact:

Recruitment@Wiltshire.ac.uk