Organisational Change & Employee Relations Lead

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 31 days leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

35-hour working week

London Living Wage

Learning & development opportunities

Excellent local government pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Local discounts

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to support organisational change across the council. You will provide specialist advice on consultation, employee relations matters, and change implementation, helping managers navigate complex issues and deliver changes in line with council procedures and employment law.

You will join the HR team to build strong working relationships with managers and trade unions, contributing to an inclusive and compliant change

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing employee relations advice in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience supporting organisational change, consultation processes or workforce transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and employee relations best practice.
• Experience building productive relationships with managers, colleagues and trade unions.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to inclusion and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and practical support on consultation activity, employee relations matters and organisational change implementation.
• Help managers make informed decisions, build positive working relationships and ensure change is delivered consistently and in line with procedures and employment law.

Skills

Employee relations

Organisational change

Employment legislation

Trade unions relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Inclusion & customer service

Job description

Islington Council is seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to support organisational change across the council. You will provide specialist advice on consultation, employee relations matters, and change implementation, helping managers navigate complex issues and deliver changes in line with council procedures and employment law.

You will join the HR team to build strong working relationships with managers and trade unions, contributing to an inclusive and compliant change