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Employee Relations Manager

Redhill Temporary £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • ER leadership role with team management scope
  • High-impact position at the heart of NHS workforce transformation

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on 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



Contact
Helen Abdel Jabbar
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6744086
Phone number
+447974390889

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Employee Relations
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Redhill
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Helen Abdel Jabbar
Consultant phone
+447974390889
Job reference
JN-052025-6744086