Interim Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Investigo; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to deliver ER advice across UK Schools. The role involves managing complex cases, advising leaders, and contributing to HR initiatives with a focus on compliance and inclusivity. Ideal candidates will be experienced in UK employment law and hold CIPD Level 5 or higher, with the ability to coach managers effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive ER advisory experience including complex case management.
• Strong communication skills with experience in coaching.
• Knowledge of safeguarding matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex ER cases including disciplinary and grievance.
• Provide guidance on UK employment law.
• Contribute to organizational change projects.

Skills

UK employment law

Coaching

Mediation

Education

CIPD Level 5 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interim Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Interim Senior Employee Relations Advisor

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Role Summary

Our client is an international schools business. As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering professional, pragmatic ER advice across UK Schools and Head Office functions. Supporting the UK business, your focus will be on managing complex ER cases, advising leaders, and supporting broader HR initiatives with a commercially-minded yet empathetic approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex ER cases (e.g. disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence).
• Provide expert guidance on UK employment law and HR policies.
• Support line managers with practical, timely ER advice.
• Coach and upskill managers in handling ER matters.
• Contribute to organisational change projects, including restructures and redundancies.
• Develop and deliver ER training, toolkits, and process improvements.
• Analyse ER data to identify trends and update policies accordingly.
• Support Employment Tribunal cases and reduce legal risks.
• Foster inclusive practices and ensure compliance with safeguarding responsibilities.

The Successful Candidate:

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Extensive ER advisory experience, including handling complex cases.
• Experience in organisational change (e.g. redundancy, restructure).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and mediation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in safeguarding matters

Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 or higher.
• Previous experience in the education sector.

The Successful Candidate:

• Immediate start for an initial 3 month contract
• Remote role - with occasional off site travel to schools to tend to matters (expensed)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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