Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in team management and leading HR teams., Proven track record in managing complex employee relations cases., Strong background in coaching leaders and managers on HR policies., Knowledge of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives..

Key responsabilities:

Lead a team of People Advisors to provide expert employee relations advice.

Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.

Support the creation of an inclusive and energizing work environment.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the HR function.

Job description

Title: People Advice Manager / Employee Relations Manager

Location: Flexible

Salary: From £50,869 (depending on location) / full-time or part-time / permanent

Job type: Permanent

Ref: 15912

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.

We are looking for a People Advice Manager / Employee Relations Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. The role can be full-time or part-time, working patterns can be discussed at interview.

This is a geographically flexible role, nationally. You will be required to travel reasonably regularly to connect with your client group and colleagues within People & Culture.

The Benefits

- Salary from £50,869 p.a. (pro rata for part time), depending on skills, experience and location. Pay range for greater London will be approx 5% higher and inner London approx 10% higher

- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years

- Matched pension contributions up to 10%

- Flexible hours

- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector

- Subscriptions to professional bodies

- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members

- 25% discount in our shops and cafes

- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave

- Options to buy additional leave

- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs

- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events

This is a great opportunity for an established employee relations specialist who has a successful track record of delivering high quality HR support gained in a multi-site organisation.

As People Advice Manager / Employee Relations Manager, you'll support the business to nurture an inclusive and energising environment at English Heritage where everyone feels they can thrive, both professionally and personally.

You will lead our team of People Advisors to deliver expert advice on employee relations matters across the organisation. You'll help to ensure compliance with employment law through the provision of coaching and guidance to managers in the consistent application of our people policies.

To be considered as a People Advice Manager / Employee Relations Manager, you'll need:

- Experience of team management

- Experience of managing complex ER cases

- Experience of contributing to process improvement

- Experience of coaching leaders and managers

- Experience of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact us on hrresourcingandwellbeingteam@english-heritage.org.uk. No agencies please.

Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/

Everybody's welcome at English Heritage

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Closing date: 14/04/2025 23:59:59

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