Head of Employee Relations (974418DD)

The University of Southampton is a research-led institution, ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world (QS World University Ranking 2018). With over 5,000 members of staff and an annual turnover in excess of £480 million, we have a global reputation for cutting–edge research, enterprise and scholarship across a wide range of subjects including engineering, science, social sciences, medicine, health and humanities.  Our ambition is to change the world for the better through education and research, innovation and enterprise.

In order to achieve this ambition, the University is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Employee Relations who will enable the University to achieve its strategy by developing and embedding a progressive, business focused employee relations plan and supporting frameworks, policies and procedures to achieve performance benefits through a focus on employee engagement and contribution.

You will be the University’s expert on employee relations, providing high level specialist advice and guidance on all employee relations and industrial relations matters.  To this end you will lead and advise on the effective engagement of relevant stakeholders including the University’s recognised Trade Unions.

Please include your full CV and a cover letter alongside your application.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 974418DD on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 27 Feb 2018
Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative