Job Title: Industrial Relations Manager Location: Based in our Suffolk or office with hybrid working available Vacancy Overview :
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK,
Job Purpose / Overview To provide assistance, advice and support in all aspects of Industrial Relations (IR), engaging effectively to ensure productivity across all parties to anticipate and resolve relevant challenges. Deliver clear oversight of the application of all IR activities to ensure they are carried out in conjunction and in accordance with the Sizewell C (SZC) Agreements, protocols, strategy and processes as determined and agreed by the tripartite stakeholders of the Unions, Contractors and SZC.
Principal Accountabilities • Foster effective working relationships between Contractors and Trade Unions, on behalf of the EAU, Supply Chain providers and other relevant stakeholders to deliver a consistent and co-ordinated approach. • Ensure effective oversight of the application of the Transitional Arrangements and Minimum Standards (TAMS) prior to the full implementation of the SZC collective agreements. • Manage and oversee the operationalisation and governance of the “Silver Book” which will provide those working on the SZC project an operating manual housing key documentation, policies and agreements. • Ensuring effective collaboration between contractor IR Managers to mitigate potential industrial action including overall responsibility for the governance arrangements for contractors IR working arrangements. • Facilitate contractor activities and provide expert and pragmatic advice to effectively implement IR issues contained within the agreements. • To establish and manage day to day relationships with the local, regional and national trade unions signatory to the SZC agreements. • To support the SZC Site Leadership in maintaining harmonious relationships with the SZC tier 1 contractors and signatory trade unions.
Knowledge, Skills • Up to date knowledge of trade union constitution arrangements, employment law and general HR/IR practice and procedures. • The post holder will be required to have IR Construction experience and have the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders in the area of industrial relations. • Excellent knowledge of the construction industry from a Civil or Engineering perspective. • Experience in dealing with IR situations, operating across functional boundaries. • Strong negotiation capabilities. • Excellent networking and relationship building skills with the ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Qualifications & Experience Essential • Extensive Industrial Relations experience. • Trade union recognition and experience of WRA's (Working Rule Agreements). • Will have demonstrable experience in generalist HR Activity and be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of employment law. • Considerable experience of negotiations on pay, working conditions and working arrangements. • Proven track record with regard to negotiations/disputes and collective grievances at all levels. • Experience of working with a transient workforce and the challenges that arise from this. • Previous experience of handling large scale change programmes. • Resolution of individual/collective disputes.
Permanent of contract options will be considered
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