Employee Relations Manager

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

6-Month;
Fixed-Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity

Candidates who have applied for this position within the last three months should not reapply, as applications submitted during this period will not be considered.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a experienced, proactive and motivated Employee Relations Managers to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract or secondment basis.

This is a high-profile opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Trust's ambition to reduce sickness absence and improve employee wellbeing and attendance. Working closely with managers, clinical services and the Employee Relations team, the post holders will drive improvements in attendance management and support the delivery of sustainable reductions in sickness absence through both proactive and preventative approaches.

We are looking for candidates with employee relations experience, service improvement, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to influence, coach and support managers in a complex organisational environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced ER professionals who are passionate about improving workplace attendance, supporting managers and driving positive organisational change.

Hybrid working: 3 days on site.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting managers and services to effectively manage sickness absence and improve attendance.
• Reviewing and modernising…