Employee Relations Manager
The closing date is 15 February 2026
Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations professional to join Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust as an Employee Relations Manager, based primarily at our Broomfield Hospital site.As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, with over 15,000 colleagues, the ER function plays a vital role in ensuring fair, consistent, and positive employee relations across our acute hospital services. Working in a fast paced and dynamic environment, you will provide highly specialised advice and guidance to managers and staff on complex employee relations issues, supporting the delivery of a high quality advisory service across all three acute sites.You will work closely with the Head of Employee Relations, contributing to excellence in case management, policy development, service improvement, and ER data insights. Hybrid working is supported; however, visibility on site and active engagement with our "One Team" culture are key elements of this role.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, confident, and collaborative ER specialist who thrives on variety, challenge and making a meaningful impact.
***Previous applicants need not to apply***
Main duties of the job
The Employee Relations Manager will lead and support the delivery of a high quality, specialist advisory service across the Trust. You will manage and advise on a broad range of complex ER casework including disciplinary, grievance, bullying and harassment, sickness absence, MHPS and other sensitive matters, ensuring cases are progressed in line with policy, legislation, and best practice.You will oversee and quality assure investigations, ensuring timely, robust, and professional case management. The role includes coaching and supporting managers and a small team of Senior HR Advisors to develop ER capability and confidence across the organisation.Working collaboratively with Trade Union colleagues, HR Business Partners, and wider stakeholders, you will support early resolution, positive working relationships and consistent application of Trust standards. You will also contribute to policy development, lessons learned, ER KPIs, and the ongoing improvement of the ER service.The post holder will deputise for the Head of Employee Relations when required and will provide visible leadership across our acute sites, primarily based at Broomfield with cross site working as needed.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-COR-BR-0663-B
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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