As the Industrial Relations (IR) Advisor, you will help shape and deliver a consistent, constructive, and compliant approach to industrial relations across our client's diverse UK operations.

Working within our Employee Relations (ER) team, you'll play a key role in supporting collective consultation, trade union engagement, and workforce change activity across all business units.

Offered a a 12-month FTC, primarily remote role.

Client Details

Our client a multi-national public service provider that manages and operates essential services for governments worldwide.

Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Industrial Relations (IR) Advisor to help shape and deliver a consistent, constructive, and compliant approach to industrial relations across our diverse operations. Working within our Employee Relations (ER) team, you'll play a key role in supporting collective consultation, trade union engagement, and workforce change activity across all business units.

Supporting the Senior People Partners and the Contract Managers, this is a hands-on, relationship-driven role where you'll partner closely with operational leaders, HR teams, and recognised trade unions to promote early engagement, reduce risk, and support well-managed business change. You'll also contribute to the development of IR tools, policy, and guidance that strengthen our capability and ensure alignment with legislation and best practice.

Advisory Support

• Support collective consultation, trade union engagement, and formal bargaining.
• Prepare negotiation materials, record actions, and document outcomes.
• Act as a central contact for IR queries and maintain accurate consultation records.
• Advise leaders on complex IR matters and escalate emerging risks.
• Deliver IR training and share lessons learned to improve practice.

Trade Union Engagement

• Build strong relationships with recognised trade unions and employee forums.
• Support national and regional union meetings and consultation events.
• Promote consistent, best-practice IR approaches across all business areas.
• Share insight and emerging risks to strengthen organisational IR capability.

Collective Bargaining & Agreements

• Support annual pay reviews and collective bargaining activity.
• Maintain IR toolkits, templates, and training materials.
• Ensure IR considerations are reflected in policies and guidance.
• Keep collective agreements up to date and aligned with workforce strategy.
• Maintain a central IR repository and lead on data quality improvements.

Change & Compliance

• Support compliant workforce change activity in partnership with ER.
• Monitor legislative and labour market developments and advise on impacts.
• Translate legal changes into policy updates and practical guidance.
• Act as an IR subject matter expert for leaders and HR teams.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.

This role is primarily remote, with UK travel – 1-2 times per month – for specific IR-related meetings.

You can work from the company office in Hook if you prefer.

Profile

Applicants for this Industrial Relations (IR) Advisor role should closely match the following profile:

• Solid understanding of industrial relations, collective consultation, and employment legislation.
• Experience working with Trade Unions.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR/ER experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach with confidence working in complex environments.
• Ability to develop practical tools, templates, and guidance for managers.
• Strong employment law knowledge and its application in large organisations.
• A problem-solving mindset with sound judgement and a values-led approach.
• Commitment to honesty, respect, compassion, and inclusive working.
• Able to travel nationally to Industrial Relations meetings 1-2 times per month.

You will be available at shorter notice for a fixed term contract, and able to commit to a 12-month duration.

Job Offer

This role offers the following:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Ongoing CPD support (minimum 20 hours annually in line with RICS requirements.
• Company discounts which include cinema, Merlin Entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.