Trade Union Relationship Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an interim Trade Union Relationship Manager for a 3-month contract in London. The role involves overseeing relationships with recognised Trade Unions, advising on collective employment relations, and guiding senior managers through restructures and workforce changes.

The position requires experience with unions in large organisations, strong stakeholder engagement, and a solid grasp of employment legislation and consultation frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with recognised Trade Unions within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record in managing employee engagement and consultations.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce reviews or service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and cultivate relationships with recognised Trade Unions to encourage positive industrial relations and collaboration.
• Advise senior managers on collective employment relations and risks.
• Lead collective consultation processes related to restructures and workforce changes.
• Assist in negotiations with Trade Unions on employment policies and collective agreements.
• Identify and address industrial relations risks and disputes.
• Manage Trade Union officials to ensure effective performance.

Skills

Industrial relations

Stakeholder management

Negotiations

Education

Employment law knowledge

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 06/11/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Tower Hamlets

Province Tower Hamlets

Postal Code E2

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a daily pay rate of £326.97 under an umbrella arrangement. The Trade Union Relationship Manager will oversee and enhance the Council's interactions with recognised Trade Unions. The role is crucial for fostering effective partnerships, maintaining positive industrial relations, and ensuring employee engagement throughout the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and cultivate relationships with recognised Trade Unions to encourage positive industrial relations and effective collaboration.
• Offer expert advice to senior managers on collective employment relations, potential industrial relations risks, and Trade Union issues.
• Lead collective consultation processes related to organisational restructures, service redesigns, and workforce changes.
• Assist in negotiations with Trade Unions concerning employment policies, organisational changes, terms and conditions, and collective agreements.
• Identify and address industrial relations risks, disputes, and workforce concerns, facilitating appropriate resolutions.
• Manage and develop Trade Union Officials to ensure effective performance and optimal resource allocation.

Requirements:

• Experience working with multiple recognised Trade Unions within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven track record in managing employee engagement, conducting both formal and informal consultations, and handling industrial relations activities.
• Experience supporting organisational change, workforce reviews, or service improvement initiatives.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, managers, employees, and Trade Union representatives.

Essential Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation related to Trade Union representation, collective consultation, and Trade Union governance.
• Strong understanding of industrial relations practices, consultation frameworks, and partnership working.
• Familiarity with organisational change, employment reforms, and employee engagement principles.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: 160 Whitechapel Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 1BJ, United Kingdom
• Work pattern: 2 to 3 days a week in the office
• Application deadline: 12th November 2026,