Head of Employee Relations

Head of Employee Relations

12-Month FTC (with potential to go permanent)

Band 8b | Home Counties (Hybrid, 40% on-site)

Our client, a leading NHS organisation in the Home Counties, is seeking an outstanding Head of Employee Relations to lead their ER team. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, influence culture, and lead on some of the most complex and high-profile employee relations challenges in the organisation.

The successful candidate will bring both strategic leadership and hands-on expertise, combining sharp judgement with the ability to support and empower a high-performing ER team.

The Role

As Head of Employee Relations, you will :

• Lead the full spectrum of complex ER casework, including conduct, grievances, and high-profile employment tribunals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, providing decisive counsel on sensitive, high-stakes ER matters.
• Own and shape the Trust’s ER strategy and frameworks, from policy development through to large-scale change programmes (including restructures and TUPE).
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Trade Union colleagues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled ER team, embedding a culture of fairness, resolution, and continuous improvement.

The Person

We are looking for a resilient and credible ER leader who can operate with confidence at Executive level. You will bring :