A brand new role for an Industrial Relations Partner working closely with HR, Legal and Compliance. You will manage the Unite Union relationship for approx 5000 employees across the business. You will be the subject matter expert in the business for Industrial Relations advising and delivering the strategy in line with the Employment Law Act and Union negotiations.

Client Details

Our client is a large-scale entity in the education, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 dedicated professionals. The business and is employees are passionate about what they do and live by the company values and mission. A private equity backed business with plans to grow for the future.

Description

This is a brand new role reporting into HR with the opportunity to be a subject matter expert in the business, write the strategy, advise the business on Industrial Relations and build strong relationships with Unite.

· Managing Industrial Relations: Develop and maintain positive relationships with trade unions, leading negotiations to secure collective agreements that align with the business goals.

· Compliance with Employment Legislation: Ensure full compliance with UK employment laws and education sector-specific regulations, keeping policies up to date and legally sound.

· Supporting Senior Leadership: Provide expert industrial relations advice to senior leaders, delivering reports on risks, trends, and strategic opportunities in employee relations.

· Policy Development and Implementation: Design and implement industrial relations policies, ensuring consistent application and effective communication across the organisation.

· Employee Engagement and Communication: Promote open communication channels between staff, management, and union representatives to foster engagement and transparency.

· Conflict Resolution and Dispute Management: Mediate and resolve workplace disputes promptly, minimising disruption and ensuring fair outcomes for all parties involved.

· Health and Safety in the Workplace: Collaborate with health and safety teams to ensure compliance with legal standards and address industrial relations issues related to working conditions.

· Handover & Operational Transition: Lead the smooth handover of completed projects to Regional Property Managers and Operations Teams, ensuring the transfer of all statutory certifications, operating manuals, and completion of site inductions.

Training and Development: Deliver training to managers on industrial relations, conflict resolution, and legal compliance, supporting workforce development

Profile

A successful Industrial Relations Partner should have:

Have previously worked in a Unionised company where you have had responsibility for the Union relationship.
Have led and been involved in Union negotiations.
Able to write/advise and a subject matter expert on Industrial Relations, Employment Rights Act, Can act quickly in a fast paced business with changing employment laws.
Can work closely with the SLT to advise and make decisions around IR matters.Job Offer

Salary up to £50k per annum
4 day working week with a full time salary - on completion of probation 3 months
Candidate can be UK based however travel to head office in Bolton 1-2 days per week
The chance to make a real difference in the Education sector
Benefits package