Strategic Trade Union Relations Manager

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trade Union Relationship Manager to join a local authority’s HR & Organisational Development team. This senior role focuses on managing relationships with recognised Trade Unions, ensuring effective employee relations and successful partnership working.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in industrial relations, TUPE and employee relations, with the ability to advise senior leaders and handle complex workforce matters.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior HR/IR experience is required.
• Proven track record managing relationships with recognised Trade Unions.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with UNISON, UNITE and GMB.
• Lead negotiations on policies, terms and workforce changes.
• Oversee collective consultation during restructures, TUPE and service changes.
• Manage and resolve complex industrial relations issues and disputes.
• Advise senior managers on Trade Union matters and risks.
• Develop consultation frameworks to support employee engagement.
• Oversee Trade Union facility-time arrangements.
• Monitor IR trends and report risks to leadership.
• Support workforce policy development for constructive employee relations.

Skills

Senior HR

Industrial Relations

TU negotiations

Stakeholder influence

Employee relations

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trade Union Relationship Manager to join a local authority’s HR & Organisational Development team. This senior role focuses on managing relationships with recognised Trade Unions, ensuring effective employee relations and successful partnership working.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in industrial relations, TUPE and employee relations, with the ability to advise senior leaders and handle complex workforce matters.