Job Title:
Senior Policy Officer - Industrial Relations
Salary:
£47,620 - £53,310 inclusive of all allowances
Contractual Hours:
35 hours per week
Basis:
Full time - Permanent
28 days annual leave
Generous Pension scheme
Workplace category:
Hybrid
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance
Attachments: Job Information Pack
Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about industrial relations and policy development? The City of London Corporation invites applications for the role of Senior Policy Officer – Industrial Relations to help foster constructive dialogue and collaboration across our organisation.
What You'll Do:
* Develop and maintain strong, effective relationships with recognised Trade Unions and Employee Representatives.
* Lead meaningful, inclusive consultation activities—both formal and informal—ensuring compliance with corporate and legislative standards.
* Support the consistent application and development of HR policies aligned with evolving corporate and legal requirements.
* Provide expert advice and interpretation of HR policies and employment law to managers and HR teams, enabling informed decisions.
* Act as the main contact for Trade Unions and Employee Representatives when the Head of Policy and Industrial Relations is unavailable.
* Stay up to date with changes in employment law and industrial relations, advising on potential impacts.
* Plan and lead regular meetings with Trade Unions, managing agendas, briefing materials, and records.
* Coordinate organisational initiatives requiring consultation and engagement with Trade Unions.
* Assist in drafting and implementing HR policies based on consultation feedback and legal developments.
* Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, supporting City of London's Equal Opportunity and Health and Safety policies.
What We're Looking For:
* Associate Member (Level 5) of CIPD or equivalent qualification/experience.
* Continuous professional development in employment law, employee relations, or HR policy development.
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related fields.
* Proven experience working with Trade Unions and Employee Representatives in HR or policy roles.
* Experience coordinating consultation processes and contributing to HR policy development.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and industrial relations frameworks.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear reports and consultation materials.
* Collaborative approach working across HR and organisational teams.
Why Join Us?
Working at City of London Corporation offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the world's most historic and dynamic cities. At City Corporation, we're committed to making a real difference. You'll play a key role in our transformation journey – helping to deliver meaningful change, improve people outcomes, and blessed, shape the way we operate as an organisation.
Our vision: one team, one purpose
In People and HR, we are working to new standards for how we work together aligned to the following principles:
* Accountability: We will own our outcomes, learn from mistakes, and strive for excellence.
* Proactivity: We will anticipate needs, communicate clearly, and act with a customer-first mindset.
* Courage: We will challenge the status quo, face conflict when necessary, and champion diversity of thought.
* Trust: We will empower our people, foster safe spaces for dialogue, and celebrate our successes.
You'll be joining a supportive team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning and that is aligned to our greater vision and purpose for People and Human Resources.
Location:
Guildhall, City of London
Apply today to take a lead role in shaping industrial relations and HR policy at the heart of the City of London.
Closing date:
12 noon on 1 September 2025
Interview date:
from 10 September 2025
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
Because our roles are so varied, we don't have a 'one size fits all' policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you'll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It's important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we're meeting our attendance needs.