Full-time, Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Head of Collective Employee Relations in the Human Resources Directorate.
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Based within the HR Directorate, you will play a lead role in managing and enhancing our approaches to collective employee relations across the University. Your primary objective will be to foster constructive relationships with our three unions while providing expert advice to key stakeholders, including the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global). Additionally, you will lead projects identified as priorities at both national and local levels and ensure formal union consultation and negotiation meetings run effectively and efficiently.
We are looking for a problem solver with tact and diplomacy as well as someone who is proficient at building positive working relationships with all stakeholders. You will have excellent organisational skills and the be comfortable delivering across the breadth of the role.
As an experienced Employee Relations professional, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our collective employee relations practices. If you are passionate about driving positive change and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
Generous annual leave entitlement Training and Development opportunitiesPension Scheme with generous employer contribution Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. Free parkingThe post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helen Ellis-Jones on helen.ellis-jones@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0325-056
Closing Date: 23:59, 8 April 2025
Interview Date: 28 and 29 April 2025
Closing Date: 08 Apr 2025
Section: Professional Services
Salary: £60,012 to £69,127 per annum - including London Allowance