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.
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 team
Human 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 Relations
- Resourcing and Operations
- Organisational Development and Inclusion
Together, 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., 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.
Employee Relations Advisor in Plympton employer: Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work environment in the heart of South London, where diversity and community engagement are at the forefront. As a Youth Justice Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people from various backgrounds, supported by a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. With access to professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture, Lambeth Council is dedicated to fostering employee growth while contributing to the ambitious Lambeth 2030 Plan for a brighter future.
