Job Description

Reporting directly to our Deputy Chief People Officer, youll:

Deliver expert, forward-thinking advice on complex ER issues.Lead on high-risk employment matters, including Employment Tribunals. Shape and modernise our ER framework and case management approach. Build collaborative, proactive partnerships with trade union colleagues. Lead ER aspects of organisational change, TUPE, and restructures.



Design, deliver and embed innovative people management training for leaders. Use data insights to identify ER trends and develop prevention strategies. Were looking for a bold, confident, people-focused leader who can: Inspire trust and confidence in senior colleagues, staff, and union partners. Think strategically and act decisively in a high-pressure, public sector setting.



Provide expert advice on complex, sensitive employment law matters. Balance compassion, fairness, and commercial risk management. Be an outstanding communicator, negotiator, and relationship-builder. Essential: Chartered Member of the CIPD (or working towards it).



Significant, senior-level ER experience in a large, unionised, complex organisation (NHS or public sector experience welcome but not essential).