Employee Relations Manager

Site Cross-site (can be based at either Frimley Park or Wexham Park Hospital) Town Frimley Salary £51,657 - £58,785 per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to lead and develop our Trust-wide ER service. This is an opportunity to combine leadership with specialist practice, supporting fair and compassionate outcomes for colleagues.

You will lead a specialist ER team, oversee casework allocation and quality, and manage complex employee relations matters. You will provide expert advice to managers while ensuring colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.

Working closely with People Business Partners, senior leaders, trade union representatives and legal advisers, you will build effective partnerships and promote early resolution wherever possible.

The role includes leading case review meetings, delivering training and coaching for managers, and supporting continuous improvement across the Trust.

You will bring significant ER experience from a large, complex and unionised organisation, strong employment law knowledge, and the ability to influence and challenge constructively. You will also be a supportive leader committed to developing others.

This cross-site role covers Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals and community services, with travel between sites required.

If you are passionate about developing people, improving services and supporting a restorative , we would welcome your application.

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.

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will lead a specialist team, influence Trust-wide practice and make a real difference to colleagues' working lives.

You will be supported by your line manager and the wider People leadership team, working closely with People Business Partners and accessing specialist legal advice when required. We recognise the demands of complex ER work and provide opportunities to share learning, discuss challenging cases and support your ongoing professional development.

As a Disability Confident Employer and holder of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding NHS careers.

We value a healthy work-life balance and support flexible working wherever possible, including hybrid, part-time and alternative working arrangements, subject to service needs.

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