Employee Relations Manager (Schools)

Employee Relations Manager – Schools

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Hybrid – based in South West London, combining home working with time on site and in schools across Kingston, Sutton and Richmond when required.

About the role:

This is an influential role without line management responsibilities – perfect for someone who thrives as a subject matter expert, collaborating with peers and school leaders to drive real impact.

Responsibilities:

• Advising on complex HR issues including disciplinary, grievance, ill‑health, restructuring, and TUPE.
• Contributing to best‑practice policy development and strategic workforce planning.
• Working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, governors, and school business managers to proactively help schools build strong teams and better futures for staff and pupils.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in managing employee relations casework within schools or complex organisations.
• Confidence in supporting change processes, including restructures and TUPE.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build trust with school leaders, staff, and unions.
• Passion for improving workplace culture, engagement, and equity in education settings.

Our offer:

We’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential in a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment, encouraging your ideas and growth.

Benefits:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25‑32 days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave.
• Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
• Hybrid working (dependent on the role).
• Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
• Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support.

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