Employee Relations Consultant

Crawley Borough Council; Great Yarmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Great Yarmouth is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Consultant for a six-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves supporting managers with employee relations policies, leading casework, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws. The ideal candidate should be CIPD qualified and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A generous benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Wellbeing incentives

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering high-quality HR services in a fast-paced environment.
• A strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative style.

Responsibilities

• Support and coach managers in applying employee relations policies.
• Lead on a wide range of employee relations casework.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

CIPD qualified level 5

Strong grasp of UK employment law

Excellent organisational skills

Confident communicator

Ability to influence and negotiate effectively

Job description

• Division: Governance, People and Performance
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Posted on: 06 August 2025
• Interview date: 01 September 2025 - 05 September 2025

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Consultant to join our team during an exciting period of transformation. This is abackfill role, created to support the team while we balance our day-to-day responsibilities with the implementation of a new HR and Payroll system, including employee self-service functionality.

As part of this dynamic team, you will play akey role in shaping our future ways of working. Your experience, knowledge and ability to influence will help drive our continued success.

The role requires you to:

• support and coach managers in understanding and applying employee relations policies and practices
• lead on a wide range of employee relations casework
• ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
• build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organisation

You should be:

• CIPD qualified level 5 (or equivalent), with a strong grasp of UK employment law
• experienced in delivering high-quality HR services in a fast-paced environment
• a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills
• a confident communicator with a collaborative style and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively

This role offers an opportunity to make a real impact while supporting a team that are driving meaningful change. If you are able to hit the ground running and help shape the future of HR at the council, we look forward to receiving your application.

Crawley is a great place to work, with a thriving business district and excellent transport connections including nearby Gatwick Airport. We are based in our modern Town Hall which opened in 2023 and is located a short walk from the town centre and railway station.

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.

Additional information

This role is a fixed term contract for six months

This is a hybrid role requiring an onsite presence of up to three days per week. Your contractual base will be the Town Hall; however, you will need to travel between various sites to meet business needs. This may include occasional attendance at our Metcalf Way Depot, Tilgate Park, and other smaller satellite locations.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package , with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

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