Industrial Relations & TUPE Manager

Churchill Services; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership- You are part ofour

33 days leave including bank holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and ill

24/7 GP access, plus mental health, …

Two paid volunteering days per year-

Exclusive perks and discounts- More

Ongoing training and development- From

Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion- Our

Recognition and rewards- Celebrating

Job summary

Churchill Services is recruiting an experienced Industrial Relations & TUPE Manager to lead our IR strategy and TUPE compliance across the business. You will advise senior stakeholders, manage trade union relationships, and guide organisational change projects.

Reporting to the Employee Relations Director, you will design and deliver IR training, oversee TUPE transfers, and provide practical support to HR teams and operations. A UK-wide travel requirement and occasional evenings are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven IR management experience including negotiations and collective consultations.
• Strong TUPE transfers experience end-to-end across multiple projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management with ability to influence at all levels.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasional evenings.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and mitigate industrial relations risks, advising senior leadership on negotiation strategies and dispute resolution.
• Design and deliver IR and TUPE training, coaching HR and business teams as needed.
• Lead end-to-end TUPE transfers (inbound and outbound), ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Manage large-scale mobilisations and demobilisations, including planning, employer engagement, and consultation with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Produce monthly MI reports and provide timely updates to HR SLT and senior leaders on IR and TUPE projects.
• Support the HR team with ad hoc duties and contribute to your own ongoing development.

Skills

Industrial relations management

TUPE transfers

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD HR Level 5

Job description

Hybrid role, within a commutable distance of Luton (LU1)

We're looking for an experienced Industrial Relations & TUPE Manager to join our HR team, bringing specialist expertise in industrial relations, employment law, and organisational change.

Reporting to the Employee Relations Director, you'll shape and lead our industrial relations strategy, managing trade union relationships, collective consultation, and negotiation activity across the business. You'll also oversee all aspects of TUPE compliance, leading the TUPE team and ensuring employees are supported through organisational transfers.

As our subject matter expert, you'll provide strategic and operational guidance to senior stakeholders, HR teams, and operational leaders. At Churchill, doing the right thing is at the heart of what we do, so we'll provide the tools, development opportunities, and support you need to succeed and grow your career.

As an Industrial Relations & TUPE Manager you'll:

• Proactively identify and mitigate industrial relations risks, advising senior leadership on negotiation strategies and dispute resolution.
• Design and deliver IR and TUPE training, coaching HR and business teams as needed.
• Lead end-to-end TUPE transfers (inbound and outbound), ensuring full compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Manage large-scale mobilisations and demobilisations, including planning, employer engagement, and consultation with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Produce monthly MI reports and provide timely updates to HR SLT and senior leaders on IR and TUPE projects.
• Support the HR team with ad hoc duties and contribute to your own ongoing development.

As an Industrial Relations & TUPE Manager you'll have:

• Proven experience in industrial relations management, including negotiations, collective consultations, disputes, and union partnerships-ideally within a complex, multi-site organisation.
• A strong track record of managing TUPE transfers end-to-end, often handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent employee relations and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK and work occasional evenings.
• CIPD qualified or working towards.

What we offer you

We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here's what you'll get:

• Employee Ownership- You are part of our success!
• 33 days leave including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay
• 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days per year- Give back to a cause that matters to you
• Exclusive perks and discounts- More than 250 deals available
• Ongoing training and development- From apprenticeships to leadership programs
• Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion- Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way
• Recognition and rewards- Celebrating our shining stars all year round

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We're happy to help

Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role

Qualifications:

Key Qualifications

• CIPD HR Level 5

Keywords:

Industrial RelationsTUPE HRUnion Negotiations