Head of Employment Law & Compliance

NHS Professionals; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing organization in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Head of Employment to provide strategic leadership in employment law. This senior role involves advising the organisation on complex legal matters, ensuring compliance while supporting NHS operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in employment law with at least 3 years PQE and experience advising NHS entities. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension contributions up to 10%

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on employment tribunal cases and litigation strategy.
• Expertise in GDPR and data protection.
• Capable of embedding policies for compliance and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex employment legal matters within the NHS.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Contribute to NHSP's corporate strategy with legal insights.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Employment law expertise

Advising the NHS

Managing legal risk

Strategic leadership

Education

Current practicing certificate

Minimum 3+ years PQE in employment law

Job description

A leading healthcare staffing organization in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Head of Employment to provide strategic leadership in employment law. This senior role involves advising the organisation on complex legal matters, ensuring compliance while supporting NHS operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in employment law with at least 3 years PQE and experience advising NHS entities. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and a commitment to professional development.