Senior Colleague Relations & IR Strategy Lead

Lloyds Banking Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group in the UK is seeking a Senior Colleague Relations Manager to shape and deliver industrial relations strategies across our business, helping to build trust and support complex change while creating an inclusive colleague experience.

You'll partner with unions, People Forums and senior stakeholders, providing expert advice on employee relations, data-driven decisions, and risk management. The role combines strategic leadership with practical delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial relations and employment law.
• Experience negotiating with unions and employee forums.
• Ability to analyse data to shape recommendations.
• Track record delivering large transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Shape colleague relations strategy and policy direction.
• Lead partnerships with unions, People Forums and stakeholders.
• Provide expert industrial relations advice and risk guidance.
• Drive improvements and deliver high-impact projects.

Skills

Industrial relations

ACAS Codes

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

Lloyds Banking Group in the UK is seeking a Senior Colleague Relations Manager to shape and deliver industrial relations strategies across our business, helping to build trust and support complex change while creating an inclusive colleague experience.

You'll partner with unions, People Forums and senior stakeholders, providing expert advice on employee relations, data-driven decisions, and risk management. The role combines strategic leadership with practical delivery across multiple sites.