At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on HR issues and collaborate with school leaders to enhance workplace culture.
- Company: Supportive organisation focused on improving education and employee relations.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, and discounts on local services.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in schools while developing your career in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in employee relations and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Employee Relations Manager – Schools
- Full Time | Permanent
Location: Hybrid – based in South West London, combining home working with time on site and in schools across Kingston, Sutton and Richmond when required.
About the role
This is an influential role without line management responsibilities – perfect for someone who thrives as a subject matter expert, collaborating with peers and school leaders to drive real impact.
Responsibilities
- Advising on complex HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, ill‑health, restructuring, and TUPE.
- Contributing to best‑practice policy development and strategic workforce planning.
- Working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, governors, and school business managers to proactively help schools build strong teams and better futures for staff and pupils.
Qualifications
- Strong background in managing employee relations casework within schools or complex organisations.
- Confidence in supporting change processes, including restructures and TUPE.
- Excellent communication skills, able to build trust with school leaders, staff, and unions.
- Passion for improving workplace culture, engagement, and equity in education settings.
Our offer
We’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential in a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment, encouraging your ideas and growth.
Benefits
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 25‑32 days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time).
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave.
- Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
- Hybrid working (dependent on the role).
- Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
- Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
- Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres.
- Interest‑free season ticket loans.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
- Confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support.
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We think you need these skills to ace Employee Relations Manager (Schools) in London
Employee Relations
HR Casework Management
Advising on Disciplinary Issues
Grievance Handling
Ill-Health Management
Restructuring Support
TUPE Knowledge
