Senior Employee Relations Advisor


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

You will bring CIPD qualification at diploma level, or equivalent relevant experience, together with evidence of continuing professional development. Significant experience of managing complex employee relations cases and advising on employment terms and conditions, policies and procedures. In-depth, current knowledge of employment law and HR practice, with the judgement to identify legal, financial, reputational and organisational risks. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, challenge constructively and establish credibility at all levels. Strong analytical, organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to interpret policy, analyse HR data, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. A flexible, self-aware and collaborative approach, with a commitment to customer-focused service, Being Fair, confidentiality, equality, diversity, inclusion and treating people with dignity and respect. Confidence using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience in a unionised or NHS environment, Agenda for Change, line management, ESR, case management systems, project work or automation and AI tools would be advantageous.

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