Job-ID: 3079Category: Human ResourcesLocation: Lambeth Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London,SW2 1EG, United Kingdom; Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton, London, SW2 1RW, United KingdomSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-03Closes: 2026-11-16Employee Relations Advisor x2 posts (x1 Full time & x1 Part-time 21 hours pw)PO2: Starting salary 46,422 pa rising in annual increments to 49,509 per annum incl LWAbout Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents.
Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council; we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through delivery of our priorities.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Our One Lambeth values of Equity, Kindness, Accountability and Ambition guide how we work together to support our communities, residents and each other. Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the teamHuman Resources and Organisational Development plays a key role in enabling organisational development, workforce strategy and transformational change across the Council. The service is structured across: HR Business Partnering and Employee RelationsResourcing and OperationsOrganisational Development and InclusionTogether, these teams deliver a strategic, customer-focused and digitally enabled people service that supports organisational performance, workforce sustainability and excellent people management practice.
As part of the HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations team, you will join a collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive group of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality people services that promote fairness, consistency and positive employee experiences. The team works closely with managers across the Council, providing advice, guidance and practical solutions on a wide range of people matters while helping to build manager confidence and capability.
We are committed to continuous improvement, professional development and creating opportunities for colleagues to learn, grow and make a meaningful impact.
About the Role:
We have two permanent Employee Relations Advisor opportunities available: one full-time position and one part-time position (21 hours per week, 3 days per week). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to develop their employee relations expertise within a diverse and forward-thinking organisation.
As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters, providing timely, practical and professional advice to managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and performance issues. You will support managers through formal processes, contribute to maintaining high standards of casework quality and governance, and help ensure that employment practices are fair, consistent and legally compliant. Working closely with colleagues across HR, you will also contribute to developing guidance, manager learning and continuous improvement initiatives that promote excellent people management across the Council.
Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rowan Lewin or Marlene McLeod, Employee Relations & Change Managers, via email at RLewin@lambeth.gov.uk or MMcleod@lambeth.gov.uk. If you would like to learn more about joining our HR & Organisational Development team and the opportunities available, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked "A" for application: Job Description and Person SpecificationWe operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 16 November 2026Interviews will be held w/c 30 November 2026.Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff BenefitsYou will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
Employee Relations Advisor in London employer: Lambeth Council
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