Employee Relations Manager - Schools Team
Employer: Kingston Council
Location(s): Kingston
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Grade: I
Salary Range: £45,510 - £50,574
Salary Basis: Per annum, pro rata'd to part-time working hours
Leave Entitlement: 30 days
Application Deadline: 12/02/2025, 23:55
Anticipated Interview Date(s): 18th February 2025
About the Role and our Ideal Candidate
This role isn’t about managing a team but about working as part of one. You’ll engage with headteachers and governors, school business managers helping to shape proactive HR strategies that foster great leadership, employee engagement, skills development and positive outcomes for the staff, their pupils and schools performance. Your responsibilities will include providing expert advice on restructuring, employee relations casework, interpreting and writing policies, whilst contributing to the ongoing development of HR practices, that align with strategic and cultural goals across schools and traded partners. You will be part of a Council HR & OD shared service.
We’re looking for a forward-thinking, people-focused professional with a deep understanding of employee relations and a proven track record of managing restructures and HR challenges in diverse and complex environments. The ideal candidate will:
* Have significant experience in employee relations casework and advising at all levels of management.
* Be confident in fostering strong relationships with unions, staff, and leadership teams.
* Demonstrate expertise in change management, including restructuring and TUPE.
* Develop strategies and enable cultural development, with a focus on EDI, engagement, leadership and collaboration.
* Work effectively within a team of ER Managers to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR service.
* Update and write policies and guidance, to meet legal requirements and set out clear roles and responsibilities.
* Embrace technology and innovation to enhance service provision and create efficiencies.
Application Process
Please apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please ensure you refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application.
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) so all personal information that can identify job applicants e.g. name, title etc is completely anonymised during the shortlisting process. Our hiring managers review applications based on the knowledge, skills and experience demonstrated in your application, and how well these match the job profile.
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