NonStop Consulting Ltd
Role: Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Exeter (around 1 day per week on site, remainder remote)
Contract length: 6 months
Day rate: Up to 300 (inside public sector environment)
Clearance: SC-eligible
Interview: 1-stage, Teams (conversational / suitability-focused)
Why this could interest you
- Lead the Employee Relations function in a well-known public sector organisation.
- Work directly with stakeholders up to Executive level and key external partners.
- Blend complex casework with strategic improvement of ER approaches and policies.
- Enjoy a largely remote working pattern with only limited on-site presence.
The impact you would have
- Take ownership of the ER function, acting as the go-to expert and escalation point, including complex cases up to Employment Tribunal.
- Supervise and drive the casework function, shaping how ER case management is delivered and continuously improved.
- Ensure best practice in ER, staying up to date with employment law, policy changes and wider CPD, and embedding this into the team's approach.
- Use people metrics and reporting to identify trends, risks and opportunities to enhance the overall ER offering.
Key relationship & stakeholder focus
- Build strong, respected relationships with internal stakeholders, including senior leaders and the wider People team.
- Manage external contracts such as Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme services.
- Work collaboratively with the recognised Trade Union (Prospect), promoting constructive partnership working.
- Support and coach Line Managers to handle people issues confidently and consistently.
What our client is looking for
- Deep Employee Relations experience with a strong track record of handling complex and sensitive cases.
- Up-to-date, expert knowledge of UK employment legislation and ER best practice.
- Confidence in leading on escalated cases, influencing decisions and providing clear, balanced advice.
- A proactive People professional who is passionate about ethical practice and improving the employee experience.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and casework while driving continuous service improvement.
- Eligibility to obtain SC.
About the environment
You would be joining a People team that is seen as integral to organisational performance. The role offers visibility with senior stakeholders, a clear mandate to enhance the ER function, and the chance to bring new ideas and innovative ways of working into a high-profile public sector setting.
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