HR Legal Services Manager

NHS; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a Legal Leader specializing in Employment Law to play an integral role in supporting the organization. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to work with a national team for impactful legal services. With competitive compensation and a commitment to continuous professional development, this role is ideal for those looking to advance their career in a vital sector.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Thrive program for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• Experience with Employee Relations issues in unionized environments.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the employment/HR legal services team within NHSBT.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Law and provide legal advice.
• Plan and manage claims against NHSBT in Employment Tribunals.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Employment Law knowledge

HR-related training

Education

Master's degree in employment law or related topic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

£64,455 - £74,896 per annum (in accordance with 25/26 pay scales, HCAS where applicable)

Acting as the expert for all Employment Law related matters within NHSBT, embedded within the HR team but supporting all parts of the organisation. You will play an integral role in supporting our people to save and improve more lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your professional skills to a highly respected organisation and contribute to our incredible work which impacts the lives of everyone in the UK and beyond. We are looking for a legal leader with exceptional leadership skills as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills, to be able to develop and lead high performing teams, acting as an advocate for change. You will provide leadership on all legal issues, and act as an adviser to the most senior people in the organisation.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be the expert point of contact for all Employment Law related matters within NHSBT at all levels within the organisation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that all colleagues involved in cases have and maintain the relevant skills by providing regular updates, training and coaching where appropriate. This will include updating on legislation when applicable to ensure that NHSBT remains compliant.
• In conjunction with company appointed solicitors, assess and determine strategy to defend Employment Tribunal claims lodged against NHSBT to achieve best possible outcome.
• Ensuring cost analysis is carried out for each case, ensuring detailed invoices from solicitors are correct and paid, raising any concerns promptly.
• Delivering comprehensive Settlement Agreements ensuring the organisation is protected from litigation.
• Ensuring third party subrogated claims are handled efficiently recovering funds appropriately.
• Planning and managing all aspects of claims against NHSBT in Employment Tribunals.

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too.

Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

006802

Job locations

NHSBT

500 North Bristol Park

Filton, Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH

NHSBT

14 Estuary Banks

Speke, Liverpool

L24 8RB

NHSBT

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

NHSBT

Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2SG

NHSBT - Tooting

75 Cranmer Terrace

London

SW17 0RB

NHSBT - Colindale

Charcot Road

London

NW9 5BG

NHSBT

Plymouth Grove

Manchester

M13 9LL

NHSBT

Capitol Way

Dodworth, Barnsley

S75 3FG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• A starting salary of £64,455 - £74,896 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
• A full time, permanent opportunity to lead the employment/HR legal services team in NHSBT.
• Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in any of our major centres such as Barnsley, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, London and more.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities, and this role will be hybrid.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week of 21st July subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact: Sangita Bodalia, Director of Legal Services, [e-mail].

Job description Job responsibilities

Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• A starting salary of £64,455 - £74,896 per annum in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC).
• A full time, permanent opportunity to lead the employment/HR legal services team in NHSBT.
• Opportunity to work with a national organisation and be based in any of our major centres such as Barnsley, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, London and more.
• NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities, and this role will be hybrid.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions.
• Weve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. Its open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 13th July 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week of 21st July subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact: Sangita Bodalia, Director of Legal Services, [e-mail].

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Masters degree in employment law or related topic.
• Significant demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience Essential

• Experience of dealing with Employee Relations issues in a unionised environment i.e. investigations into disciplinary cases, staff grievances etc.to advice on complex HR issues.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer packages, including word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Previous experience of presenting training courses on HR related topics and the ability to produce HR training packages.
• Possesses contractual knowledge and experience in devising contractual arrangements.
• Previous experience in a busy HR function in either public or private sectors
• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Experience of developing HR policies and procedures.
• Recent HR Operations Experience.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Masters degree in employment law or related topic.
• Significant demonstrable post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD).

Experience Essential

• Experience of dealing with Employee Relations issues in a unionised environment i.e. investigations into disciplinary cases, staff grievances etc.to advice on complex HR issues.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of computer packages, including word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
• Previous experience of presenting training courses on HR related topics and the ability to produce HR training packages.
• Possesses contractual knowledge and experience in devising contractual arrangements.
• Previous experience in a busy HR function in either public or private sectors
• Comprehensive knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Experience of developing HR policies and procedures.
• Recent HR Operations Experience.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

500 North Bristol Park

Filton, Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

500 North Bristol Park

Filton, Bristol

United Kingdom

BS34 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)