Employee Relations Specialist - Ftc Till Sept 2027

Page Personnel; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Page Personnel in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join on a fixed-term contract through September 2027. The role supports the transfer of a school within a hybrid working environment and offers a salary of up to £60,000.

You will lead all ER activity related to the academy transfer, provide expert advice on TUPE and employment law, manage complex casework and consultations, and build strong relations with unions and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant employee relations experience.
• Proven TUPE transfer leadership.
• Strong employment law knowledge.
• Experience in Education/Academy sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead ER activity for academy transfer.
• Advise on TUPE, change programmes and risk management.
• Manage complex ER casework and consultations.
• Develop relationships with trade unions and school leaders.
• Support post-transfer integration and future change projects.

Skills

Employee relations

TUPE transfers

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Trade union engagement

Job description

• Previous experience working in Education

About Our Client

Employee Relations SpecialistFixed-Term Contract to September 2027 Birmingham | Hybrid Working Salary: Up to £60,000An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join a well-established education organisation during a significant period of growth and change.This role will play a critical part in supporting the transfer of a school. As the subject matter expert for Employee Relations, you will lead all ER activity associated with the transfer, managing TUPE processes, consultations and complex employment matters, whilst building positive relationships with trade unions, employee representatives and senior stakeholders.

Job Description

• Lead employee relations activity relating to a major academy transfer.
• Provide expert advice on TUPE, organisational change, employment law and risk management.
• Manage complex employee relations casework and consultation processes.
• Develop effective relationships with trade unions, school leaders and key stakeholders.
• Support post-transfer integration activity and future organisational change projects.
• Ensure a positive employee experience throughout periods of change.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Significant Employee Relations experience.
• Proven experience leading TUPE transfers and organisational change programmes.
• Strong trade union engagement and consultation experience.
• Excellent employment law knowledge.
• Previous experience within Education, Academy Trusts or the wider education sector.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000.
• Fixed-term contract until September 2027.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile change programme within a growing education organisation.