Employee Relations Manager | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £51,657 - £58,785 per annum incl HCAS |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Frimley, GU16 7UJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Nov 2026 |
Summary
AreyouanexperiencedEmployeeRelationsprofessionallookingtoleadaspecialistteamandhelpshapeworkplaceculture?
FrimleyHealthNHSFoundationTrustisseekinganEmployeeRelationsManagertoleadanddevelopourTrust-wideERservice.Thisisanopportunitytocombineleadershipwithspecialistpractice,supportingfairandcompassionateoutcomesforcolleagues.
YouwillleadaspecialistERteam,overseecaseworkallocationandquality,andmanagecomplexemployeerelationsmatters.Youwillprovideexpertadvicetomanagerswhileensuringcolleaguesaretreatedwithdignityandrespect.
WorkingcloselywithPeopleBusinessPartners,seniorleaders,tradeunionrepresentativesandlegaladvisers,youwillbuildeffectivepartnershipsandpromoteearlyresolutionwhereverpossible.
Theroleincludesleadingcasereviewmeetings,deliveringtrainingandcoachingformanagers,andsupportingcontinuousimprovementacrosstheTrust.
YouwillbringsignificantERexperiencefromalarge,complexandunionisedorganisation,strongemploymentlawknowledge,andtheabilitytoinfluenceandchallengeconstructively.Youwillalsobeasupportiveleadercommittedtodevelopingothers.
Thiscross-siterolecoversFrimleyPark,WexhamParkandHeatherwoodHospitalsandcommunityservices,withtravelbetweensitesrequired.
Ifyouarepassionateaboutdevelopingpeople,improvingservicesandsupportingarestorative,wewouldwelcomeyourapplication.
• Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of the Trust-wide Employee Relations service.
• Manage, support and develop the specialist ER team, overseeing workload allocation, case progression and the quality of advice.
• Personally manage a caseload of complex and sensitive employee relations matters, alongside providing professional oversight and support to the team.
• Lead regular case review meetings to review progress, advise on complex issues, agree next steps and share learning.
• Provide expert, practical advice on employee relations matters, employment law, NHS terms and conditions and Trust policies.
• Design and deliver training, workshops and briefings for managers, alongside coaching to build their confidence and capability.
• Develop policies, guidance and management toolkits that support fair and consistent practice.
• Analyse casework and workforce trends, identifying risks, inequalities and opportunities for improvement.
• Build effective relationships with managers, staff, trade unions, legal advisers and other key stakeholders.
• Promote early, fair and sustainable resolution within a restorative, just and learning culture.
WhyjoinFrimleyHealthNHSFoundationTrust?
AtFrimleyHealthNHSFoundationTrust,ourpeopleareattheheartofeverythingwedo.Inthisrole,youwillleadaspecialistteam,influenceTrust-widepracticeandmakearealdifferencetocolleagues'workinglives.
You will be supported by your line manager and the wider People leadership team, workingcloselywithPeopleBusinessPartnersandaccessingspecialistlegaladvicewhenrequired.WerecognisethedemandsofcomplexERworkandprovideopportunitiestosharelearning,discusschallengingcasesandsupportyourongoingprofessionaldevelopment.
AsaDisabilityConfidentEmployerandholderoftheGoldAwardintheArmedForcesEmployerRecognitionScheme,wearecommittedtoequality,diversityandinclusion,creatingopportunitiesforpeoplefromallbackgroundstobuildrewardingNHScareers.
Wevalueahealthywork-lifebalanceandsupportflexibleworkingwhereverpossible,includinghybrid,part-timeandalternativeworkingarrangements,subjecttoserviceneeds.
Joinaninclusive,forward-thinkingorganisationcommittedtoexcellence,innovationandcompassionatecare.Yourcontributiontoafairandsupportiveworkplacewillhelpourcolleaguesdeliveroutstandingcaretothecommunitiesweserve.
Visasponsorship
ThisroleisnoteligibleforSkilledWorkervisasponsorship.ApplicantsmustalreadyhavetherighttoworkintheUKforthefulldurationofthecontract.
• Lead the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of the Trust-wide Employee Relations service.
• Manage, support and develop the ER team, allocating workloads, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Lead regular case review meetings to assess progress, explore complex issues, agree next steps and support shared learning.
• Provide professional guidance and coaching to team members, building their confidence, capability and judgement.
• Quality-assure employee relations advice, case records, investigations and written documentation to support consistency and legal compliance.
Specialist employee relations casework
• Personally manage a caseload of complex and sensitive matters, including disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work, capability, attendance, organisational change, dismissal and appeals.
• Provide expert, practical advice to managers and staff on employment law, NHS terms and conditions and Trust policies.
• Support managers to make informed decisions, balancing fairness, individual circumstances, organisational needs and risk.
• Support the preparation and management of Employment Tribunal claims, working closely with legal advisers and preparing relevant documentation and witnesses.
• Promote early and constructive resolution wherever appropriate, maintaining a fair and compassionate approach throughout formal processes.
Training, coaching and policy development
• Design and deliver training, workshops and briefings to strengthen managers’ confidence and capability in handling people matters.
• Provide individual coaching to help managers navigate difficult conversations and apply policies fairly and consistently.
• Develop, review and implement Trust-wide employee relations policies, procedures, guidance and management toolkits.
• Use learning from case reviews, feedback and workforce information to improve practice and support organisational learning.
Insight, partnership and culture
• Analyse workforce and case-management information to identify trends, risks, inequalities and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce clear reports, dashboards and evidence-based recommendations for senior leaders and governance committees.
• Build effective relationships with People Business Partners, managers, staff, trade union representatives, legal advisers and other stakeholders.
• Contribute specialist ER advice to workforce priorities, organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Champion dignity, respect and inclusion, supporting fair, timely and sustainable outcomes within a restorative, just and learning culture.
This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Oct 2026
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