Employee Relations Manager
The closing date is 08 February 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our Employee Relations (ER) team. Our Employee Relations service is designed to support the Trusts strategic objectives. It is our ambition is to be recognised as a great place to work and be the local employer of choice. We want our staff to be empowered and at the centre of decision-making; we are developing a culture which generates a sense of ownership. Thus, we are seeking a knowledgeable, committed, and proactive senior ER specialist to play a pivotal role in the development of our ER service.
You will have demonstrable leadership skills to lead a team of HR Advisors, including a Senior HR Advisor and ensure a timely solution focused service to all levels of staff and managers. You will have extensive experience providing both strategic and operational resolutions for complex employee relations issues (including MHPS) with excellent management, persuasion and negotiation skills, and a flexible approach to work. You will have a current knowledge of Employment Law and a competency in application in terms of policy and practice.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
26 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
326-7760080-FF
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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