Employee Relations Specialist - FTC till Sept 2027

Lead employee relations activity for an academy transfer, providing expert advice on TUPE, organisational change and employment law. You'll manage consultations, complex ER matters and trade union relationships, while supporting the successful transition and integration of staff within a growing Academy Trust. Ideal for an experienced education-sector ER specialist with academy and TUPE experience.

Client Details

Employee Relations Specialist

Fixed-Term Contract to September 2027
Birmingham Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to 60,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join a well-established education organisation during a significant period of growth and change.

This role will play a critical part in supporting the transfer of a school. As the subject matter expert for Employee Relations, you will lead all ER activity associated with the transfer, managing TUPE processes, consultations and complex employment matters, whilst building positive relationships with trade unions, employee representatives and senior stakeholders.

Description

• Lead employee relations activity relating to a major academy transfer.
• Provide expert advice on TUPE, organisational change, employment law and risk management.
• Manage complex employee relations casework and consultation processes.
• Develop effective relationships with trade unions, school leaders and key stakeholders.
• Support post-transfer integration activity and future organisational change projects.
• Ensure a positive employee experience throughout periods of change.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Significant Employee Relations experience.
• Proven experience leading TUPE transfers and organisational change programmes.
• Strong trade union engagement and consultation experience.
• Excellent employment law knowledge.
• Previous experience within Education, Academy Trusts or the wider education sector.

Job Offer

• Salary up to 60,000.
• Fixed-term contract until September 2027.
• 36.5-hour working week.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile change programme within a growing education organisation.

If you're an experienced ER professional with education sector and TUPE expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.