Head of Employee Relations
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth, PL6 8DHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced Employee Relations leader looking for an opportunity to shape a modern, compassionate and effective service? We are seeking an ...
- Lead the Trust's Employee Relations strategy and service.
- Advise on complex and high-risk employee relations cases.
- Provide expert guidance on employment law, NHS terms and conditions and organisational risk.
- Oversee Employment Tribunal matters and work with external legal advisers.
- Build effective relationships with recognised trade unions and staff representatives.
- Support organisational change, restructuring, consultation and TUPE.
- Develop manager confidence through coaching, training and early-resolution approaches.
- Use workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Essential
Essential
- Chartered Member of the CIPD (MCIPD) or equivalent professional experience.
- Master's degree or equivalent level qualification/demonstrable experience in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Employment Law or a related discipline.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable: - Qualification or formal training in mediation.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working within the NHS or another large, complex, highly regulated organisation.
- Substantial demonstrable experience of managing complex and high-risk employee relations cases.
- Significant demonstrable experience advising senior managers and Executive Directors.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
12 October 2026
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About the employer
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