About Our Client Our client is a large-scale entity in the education sector, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 dedicated professionals. The business and its employees are passionate about what they do and live by the company values and mission. This is a private equity-backed business with plans to grow for the future.
Job 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.The Successful Applicant A successful Industrial Relations Partner should have:
Previously worked in a unionised company where you have had responsibility for the union relationship.Led and been involved in union negotiations.Able to write/advise and be a subject matter expert on Industrial Relations and Employment Rights Act, and can act quickly in a fast-paced business with changing employment laws.Ability to work closely with the SLT to advise and make decisions around IR matters.What's on 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 is required 1-2 days per week.The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.Benefits package.
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