Senior Employee Relations Manager & Policy Lead

National health service; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to lead and oversee a team delivering high‑quality ER advice and support across the Trust. You will drive improvements, policy development and training, ensuring consistent practice and excellent stakeholder relationships within the NHS framework.

You will provide expert advice on employment law, NHS policy and complex ER issues, while supporting managers and staff in varied ER matters and

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent level of experience in a similar role
• Continued professional development and CIPD registration are desirable
• Experience in senior Employee Relations operational management
• Experience advising on complex ER matters in NHS/public sector
• Experience of MHPS and medical workforce ER matters
• Experience managing and developing staff

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for comprehensive ER advice, support and training across the Trust
• Forge effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels including HR, Occupational Health, Directors, Managers and trade unions
• Lead on complex ER cases (discipline, grievance, attendance, capability, performance) and KPI delivery
• Lead development of ER policies, procedures and guidance and drive service improvements
• Manage and develop the Employee Relations Team to ensure consistent, high‑quality service

Skills

ER management

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Training delivery

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is seeking an experienced Employee Relations professional to lead and oversee a team delivering high‑quality ER advice and support across the Trust. You will drive improvements, policy development and training, ensuring consistent practice and excellent stakeholder relationships within the NHS framework.

You will provide expert advice on employment law, NHS policy and complex ER issues, while supporting managers and staff in varied ER matters and