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OverviewJob Title: Director of Employee Relations and PolicyLocation: Oxford Road, ManchesterSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full Time, Permanent. 35 hours per week.Closing date: 26/10/2025ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership in employee and industrial relations (ER) within a large, complex, and unionised environment.Lead collective negotiation, consultation and communication with trade unions.Manage a team handling sensitive and complex cases; oversee development and prioritisation of progressive employment policies.Support the People Executive and contribute to the People Delivery plan aligned with the Manchester 2035 strategy.Support the move toward a partnership model with Trade Unions, focusing on co-creation and collaboration.Assist in implementing Restorative Just Culture principles in management of challenges and conflict.QualificationsProven track record in leading ER in large, unionised settings.Experience in collective bargaining, negotiation, and union engagement.Experience in leading a team and managing complex cases related to employment relations.Ability to contribute to policy development and prioritisation of employment policies.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work across reporting lines within the People team.Additional InformationHybrid and flexible working options may be available.We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community; equal opportunities employer.Applications will close at midnight on Sunday 26 October 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5 November 2025.Applications submitted via the Guardian Jobs site. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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