Head of Employee Relations 12-Month FTC (with potential to go permanent) Band 8b | Home Counties (Hybrid, 40% on-site) Our client, a leading NHS organisation in the Home Counties, is seeking an outstanding Head of Employee Relations to lead their ER team. This is a rare opportunity to shape strategy, influence culture, and lead on some of the most complex and high-profile employee relations challenges in the organisation. The successful candidate will bring both strategic leadership and hands-on expertise, combining sharp judgement with the ability to support and empower a high-performing ER team. The Role As Head of Employee Relations, you will: * Lead the full spectrum of complex ER casework, including conduct, grievances, and high-profile employment tribunals. * Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, providing decisive counsel on sensitive, high-stakes ER matters. * Own and shape the Trust’s ER strategy and frameworks, from policy development through to large-scale change programmes (including restructures and TUPE). * Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Trade Union colleagues. * Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled ER team, embedding a culture of fairness, resolution, and continuous improvement. The Person We are looking for a resilient and credible ER leader who can operate with confidence at Executive level. You will bring: * Proven expertise in managing complex, high-risk casework and tribunals. * Strong experience of working in politically sensitive environments. * The ability to design and deliver innovative ER strategies, grounded in data, insight, and legal knowledge. * A track record of constructive partnership with Trade Unions. * CIPD qualification (Chartered or working towards) with deep knowledge of employment law * NHS experience would be preferred, but wider Public Sector will also be considered If you have a proven track record in employee relations, have led teams and also experience of working with trade unions, please submit your CV and any additional relevant information