Strategic Lead, Industrial Relations & Workforce Strategy

Millbank Holdings

Shurton

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Millbank Holdings seeks a strategic Head of Industrial Relations to lead the alliance's workforce engagement, ensuring constructive union interactions and alignment with collective agreements across the MEH Programme. You will steer negotiations on pay, terms, and changes, while guiding on ECSA and national agreements to support effective workforce management.

The role requires seasoned leadership in large-scale infrastructure IR, with the ability to manage risks, influence across multiple

Qualifications

Extensive experience leading industrial relations in unionised, large-scale infrastructure projects.
Deep knowledge of ECSA and NAECI or equivalent national agreements.
Proven confidence in high-stakes negotiations with trade unions.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an industrial relations strategy for the MEH Programme across sites.
Liaise with recognised trade unions and align with national and local collective agreements.
Lead negotiations on pay, terms and conditions, disputes, and operational changes with partner HR and site teams.
Provide guidance on ECSA application and other national agreements to support workforce management.
Oversee disciplinary, grievance and dispute processes with embedded HR teams.
Identify IR risks early and prepare the programme to address issues effectively.
Represent the MEH Programme in alliance forums and industry bodies to promote best IR practices.