Job Description

This post could be considered as a secondment opportunity.

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for and experience in employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) HR Shared Service team is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join the team.

About the role

This senior, fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a prestigious institution. Working closely with the Head of HR and other Employee Relations Managers, you will cover a wide range of HR issues with a high focus on employee relations. You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, finding pragmatic solutions to the issues and navigating departmental managers through the University procedures/employment legislation to successful outcomes.

About you

With a recognised HR CIPD qualification at level 5 or above, or equivalent, you will be confident and capable and have significant experience of providing HR support in Employee Relations issues.

We are looking for somebody with proven expertise in Employee Relations who has significant experience in managing complex HR cases. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who can align HR initiatives with broader organisational objectives.

You will be a proactive, confident, and solutions-driven individual, able to navigate the challenges of a dynamic environment. We are looking for strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisations.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a key HR role within a world-renowned institution, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days of annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your

CV and a supporting statement

as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Your application cannot be processed without a supporting statement and CV's will not be accepted as a substitute for a supporting statement.

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 6 October 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 29 October in person.