At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead employee relations and business partnering to support our university's strategy.
- Company: Join Leeds Beckett University, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holidays, and great pension schemes.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on our community and drive positive change.
- Qualifications: Proven HR leadership experience and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is a fixed term role until the 31st of July 2027. We are seeking an experienced human resource professional to lead our employee relations team to deliver excellent, solutions‑orientated business partnering. Reporting to the Director of HR and as a member of the HR Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the employee relations agenda to deliver outcomes in support of the university’s strategy and workforce plan.
You will be an exemplar business partner to senior managers on key issues and cases and will be the key management interface with our trade unions, encouraging a partnership approach and ensuring productive relationships. To apply you must be an effective leader able to influence culture and behaviours, with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.
As a senior HR professional, you will have a track record of successfully managing organisational change and complex casework and be able to bring expert knowledge to advise on employee relations matters, policy development and embedding best practice approaches. With a solutions‑orientated approach and the ability to develop innovative and pragmatic outcomes, you will also be able to demonstrate extensive experience of working with trade unions and of developing effective relationships that facilitate open dialogue and the resolution of disputes.
This is a fixed term post which represents a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on our community and environment at both a strategic and operational level.
If you would like further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Nicola Beaumont at nicola.beaumont@leedsbeckett.ac.uk to arrange an informal discussion with the appointing manager.
We are proud of our values and are looking for candidates who reflect them in their work. Closing date Sunday 28th June 2026 (2359). Interviews will be held on 7 July 2026 (this may be subject to change).
Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
Leeds Beckett University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and positively welcomes applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented at this level. We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under‑represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit. Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.
Associate Director – Employee Relations & Business Partnering (Fixed term) in Leeds employer: Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. With access to generous benefits such as flexible working arrangements, excellent holiday entitlements, and opportunities for continuous development, this role as Associate Director – Employee Relations & Business Partnering allows you to make a meaningful impact within the university community while collaborating closely with senior management and trade unions.
